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Synonyms & Similar Words
abandoned
isolated
vacant
empty
uninhabited
lonely
forsaken
neglected
rejected
castaway
marooned
stranded
alone
solitary
secluded
hidden
remote
distant
untouched
unvisited
unexplored
barren
desolate
bleak
stark
bare
unfrequented
unused
unoccupied
idle
still
quiet
motionless
stagnant
inactive
dormant
inert
Meaning of Deserted
The primary meaning of the word "Deserted" is being left or abandoned by people.
Definitions
- Left empty or uninhabited, having been abandoned by people or animals
- * Feeling or showing that someone has been left alone or abandoned
Etymology of Deserted
The word "Deserted" originates from the Old French word "deserter", which is derived from the Latin word "deserere", meaning to abandon or leave.
Historically, the word has been used to describe places, people, or things that have been left or abandoned, often implying a sense of emptiness, loneliness, or neglect.
Example Uses
- The deserted island was home to a variety of unique and exotic species.
- * She felt deserted by her friends when they didn't show up to her party.
- * The deserted street was eerily quiet, with no signs of life or activity.