What does onlyhood mean?
Onlyhood means the condition of being unique, single, or alone.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
the condition of being unique, single, or alone.
For artists their work objectifies their yearning for love, "thatched" as we all are "in a thicket of loneliness, huddled in onlyhood."
Despite the stereotype of an only child who is selfish, spoiled, and lonely, the positive effects of onlyhood may be stronger than the negative.
“But now lots of Zachary's friends are only children. The social stigma once attached to onlyhood is gone."
“The anthology encapsulates the complexities of onlyhood... in a way that makes this a great read, even for people who didn't grow up with a plethora of imaginary friends to keep them company...[…]
Use onlyhood when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Onlyhood means the condition of being unique, single, or alone.
Common synonyms include aloneness, onliness, uniquity, isolation.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
For artists their work objectifies their yearning for love, "thatched" as we all are "in a thicket of loneliness, huddled in onlyhood."
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