forlorn in German
forlorn in German is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos — forlorn means sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
forlorn in German
verlassen
hoffnungslos
Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.
aussichtslos
Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.
What does "forlorn" mean?
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adj Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
"The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return."
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adj Unlikely to succeed; nearly hopeless.
"It was a forlorn attempt to save the failing business."
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forlorn in a sentence
- The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
- She wore a forlorn expression after hearing the news.
- It was a forlorn attempt to save the failing business.
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What is "forlorn" in German?
"forlorn" in German is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos. forlorn means: Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
How do you use "forlorn" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return." In German, "forlorn" is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos.
Are there other ways to say "forlorn" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "forlorn": verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos.
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