So, are you lonely or dreading disapproval?
Or, are you lonely because you dread disapproval?

Not usually either.

The type that dread disapproval are people who are constantly going to parties and get togethers. They may feel lonely on that odd Tuesday when there is no parties happening, but that really isn't loneliness. (not compared to people who are really alone, really ostracized)

So, the people who feel alone, outcast, do not really dread disapproval.
They assume disapproval, and hope like mad that it doesn't happen again, this time.