forlorn
What is another word for forlorn? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
Antonyms
How to use forlorn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
forlorn hope
a forlorn figure
look forlorn
Etymology
From Old English forloren, the past participle of forlēosan ("to lose") — related to "lorn," meaning lost or abandoned.
Full origin of forlorn →Frequently asked questions
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.
Related words
forlorn hope
lovelorn
