"lonely-hearted" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2014, Lonely Planet, Best Place to be Today: 365 Things to do & the Perfect Day to do Them",
          "text": "The Matchmaking Festival provided social events for these lonely-hearted pilgrims, and allowed local personages to keep undesirables away from their daughters.",
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        "Yearning for affection and companionship."
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