Alone or lonely?

[Maiss]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #110 "Synonyms for alone and lonesome", question 3

Joan's husband abandoned her unexpectedly, leaving her ......... and uncertain about the future.

(a) single
(b) lonely
(c) alone
(d) unaccompanied

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #110 "Synonyms for alone and lonesome", answer 3

Joan's husband abandoned her unexpectedly, leaving her lonely and uncertain about the future.

Correct answer: (b) lonely
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She was alone, that's a fact, but she should have felt lonely too.
So, alone or lonely?

Maiss