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Meaning of Forlorn
The primary meaning of the word "forlorn" is feeling or showing sadness and isolation.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing sadness and isolation, often because someone or something is missing
- Left alone or abandoned, often in a place that is unpleasant or uncomfortable
- Causing feelings of sadness or depression
Etymology of Forlorn
The word "forlorn" originates from Old English and Middle English words, with "forlorn" being derived from "for" (meaning completely or utterly) and "lorn" (meaning lost)
Historically, "forlorn" was used to describe something or someone that was lost or abandoned, and over time, it developed to also describe feelings of sadness and isolation
Example Uses
- The forlorn expression on her face showed how much she missed her family
- The old, abandoned house looked forlorn and neglected, a testament to years of disuse
- After the breakup, he felt forlorn and alone, struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship