forlorn
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Adj — Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
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Etymology
From Old English forloren, the past participle of forlēosan ("to lose") — related to "lorn," meaning lost or abandoned.
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What does “forlorn” mean?
The word “forlorn” means sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned. In plain terms, feeling sad and abandoned, or describing a hopeless, unlikely-to-work situation.
How do you pronounce “forlorn”?
“Forlorn” is pronounced fuh-LAWN (/fɚˈlɔɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “forlorn” in a sentence?
Here is “forlorn” used in a sentence: “The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return.”
What part of speech is “forlorn”?
“Forlorn” is an adjective.
Where does the word “forlorn” come from?
The word “forlorn” comes from Old English. From Old English forloren, the past participle of forlēosan ("to lose") — related to "lorn," meaning lost or abandoned.
How many meanings does “forlorn” have?
“Forlorn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.