godforsaken
8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for godforsaken, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely bleak, remote, or dismal.
Synonyms
Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use godforsaken
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Etymology
Literally "abandoned by God," from god plus forsaken; the literal religious meaning gave way to a general sense of bleakness and desolation.
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What does “godforsaken” mean?
The word “godforsaken” means extremely bleak, remote, or dismal. In plain terms, miserably remote, dreary, or run-down.
How do you pronounce “godforsaken”?
“Godforsaken” is pronounced god-fuh-SAY-kihn (/ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “godforsaken” in a sentence?
Here is “godforsaken” used in a sentence: “They were stranded in some godforsaken town with no phone signal.”
What is another word for “godforsaken”?
Words with a similar meaning to “godforsaken” include damned, deityforsaken, deuced, ever-damned, goddamned and hellbound.
What is the opposite of “godforsaken”?
The opposite of “godforsaken” — its antonyms — are blessed, elect, saved and undamned.
What part of speech is “godforsaken”?
“Godforsaken” is an adjective.