adj
abandoned
uh-BAN-duhnd
adj
1
Left behind and no longer cared for, used, or lived in.
"They explored an abandoned house on the edge of town."
2
Completely free of restraint or inhibition.
"She danced with abandoned energy once the music started."
How to Use Abandoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven up, deserted, or left with no one taking care of it anymore.
Common pairings
abandoned building
abandoned car
abandoned village
Word Forms
more abandoned comparative, most abandoned superlative
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