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forlornness

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Forlornness (noun) means a feeling of being sad and alone.

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A feeling of being sad and alone.
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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English forlorennesse, from Old English forlorenes (“state of being forlorn, perdition, destruction”), formed from forlorn and -ness.

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What is the meaning of forlornness?
"forlornness" (noun) means a feeling of being sad and alone.
What is another word for forlornness?
Other words for "forlornness" include desolation, loneliness.
What is the opposite of forlornness?
Opposites of "forlornness" include happiness, joy.

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