adj Uncommon

orphaned

Orphaned (adj) means having lost both parents, typically through death. Example: “The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers.”

adj

Having lost both parents, typically through death.

"The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers."

Left without the usual support, connection, or owner.

"The orphaned file had no folder it belonged to."

How to use orphaned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLeft without parents (or, figuratively, without the thing that normally supports or owns it).

Common pairings

orphaned child orphaned animal

Word forms

more orphaned comparative, most orphaned superlative

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Rhymes for orphaned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “orphaned” mean?

The word “orphaned” means having lost both parents, typically through death. In plain terms, left without parents (or, figuratively, without the thing that normally supports or owns it).

How do you use “orphaned” in a sentence?

Here is “orphaned” used in a sentence: “The orphaned puppies were bottle-fed by volunteers.”

What part of speech is “orphaned”?

“Orphaned” is an adjective.

Is “orphaned” a common word?

“Orphaned” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “orphaned” have?

“Orphaned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having lost both parents, typically through death.