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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishMiserably remote, dreary, or run-down.

Common pairings

a godforsaken place godforsaken town

more godforsaken comparative, most godforsaken superlative

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They were stranded in some _____ town with no phone signal.

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.

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