singleness

[ sing-guhl-nis ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being single.

Word History and Origins

Origin of singleness¹

First recorded in 1520–30; single + -ness

Example Sentences

"You are potentially breaking some of the singleness of money" he said, flagging the risk of a two-tier system if CBDCs are allowed different functionality or data disclosure rules than bank accounts.

From Reuters

“Prayer for the French Republic” will be Harmon’s second play on Broadway; his poignant singleness comedy, “Significant Other,” had a run in 2017 at the Booth Theater.

From New York Times

The report notes that a “growing number of people” in society are not in a relationship or living with relatives — and that singleness “can be a deliberate choice.”

From Washington Post

“Jesus’ own singleness should ensure that the Church of England celebrates singleness,” the report noted, reaffirming a traditional understanding that Jesus never married.

From New York Times

I didn’t experience singleness in the modern era, where you’d be using technology to meet people.

From New York Times