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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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."

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

Common pairings

a godforsaken place godforsaken town

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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.

Synonyms

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damned deityforsaken deuced ever-damned goddamned hellbound reprobate tormented

Antonyms

blessed elect saved undamned

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Rhymes for godforsaken

taken waken shaken weaken Kraken forsaken mistaken overtaken

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Frequently asked questions

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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