Word
connectedness
Phoneticscon·nect·ed·ness
UK/kənˈɛktɪdnəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the feeling of being close to other people and belonging with them. You feel it when you share care, ideas, and support.
n. a sense of linkage or belonging between people, groups, or ideas. Often used for social bonds as well as logical links between facts.
Examples
“She loves the connectedness she feels with her team.”
“After moving abroad, he joins a local football club and quickly enjoys a new connectedness with neighbours who share his interests.”
“Despite living in different cities, the sisters maintain a quiet connectedness through weekly calls, shared memories, and small rituals that keep their bond steady over time.”
Examples
simple
“She loves the connectedness she feels with her team.”
contextual
“After moving abroad, he joins a local football club and quickly enjoys a new connectedness with neighbours who share his interests.”
complex
“Despite living in different cities, the sisters maintain a quiet connectedness through weekly calls, shared memories, and small rituals that keep their bond steady over time.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “connectedness” in context.
Verb
01. benefit from connectedness
“Older people benefit greatly from connectedness with family and friends.”
verb + prep + noun
02. build connectedness
“Joining a local club is a great way to build connectedness.”
verb + noun
03. connectedness grows
“Connectedness grows when people listen and support each other.”
noun + verb
04. connectedness matters
“Connectedness matters more than popularity for teenage happiness.”
noun + verb
05. foster connectedness
“Schools should foster connectedness through group projects and clubs.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. deep connectedness
“They felt a deep connectedness after sharing their personal stories.”
adj + noun
07. emotional connectedness
“Daily conversations with family strengthen our emotional connectedness.”
adj + noun
08. genuine connectedness
“Video calls cannot replace genuine connectedness with friends.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. feeling of connectedness
“Sharing meals together creates a warm feeling of connectedness.”
noun + prep + noun
10. build social connectedness at work
“Team lunches help build social connectedness at work.”
11. feel a lack of connectedness
“Many newcomers feel a lack of connectedness at first.”
12. foster a sense of connectedness
“Good teachers foster a sense of connectedness in the classroom.”
Real-World Examples
“Psychological well-being includes aspects such as autonomy and a sense of purpose in life, while social well-being reflects, for example, a person's feelings of connectedness to their communities and society.” “School connectedness—the degree to which students feel they belong and are connected to others in the school community—has received growing attention from educators and researchers .” “The director’s ethos, defined following a series of artist surveys and community focus groups, seeks connectedness in an increasingly polarised world.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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