adj
godforsaken
god-fuh-SAY-kihn
Godforsaken (adj) means Extremely bleak, remote, or dismal. Example: “They were stranded in some godforsaken town with no phone signal.”
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Extremely bleak, remote, or dismal.
"They were stranded in some godforsaken town with no phone signal."
"It was the most godforsaken stretch of highway I'd ever driven."
How to use godforsaken
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMiserably remote, dreary, or run-down.
Common pairings
a godforsaken place
godforsaken town
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- Comparative
- more godforsaken
- Superlative
- most 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.
