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Synonyms & Similar Words
desolation
despair
hopelessness
sadness
sorrow
gloom
melancholy
dejection
depression
isolation
loneliness
solitude
emptiness
despondency
disheartenment
discouragement
disappointment
disconsolation
unhappiness
misery
wretchedness
anguish
distress
affliction
sorrowfulness
mournfulness
dreariness
bleakness
dismalness
somberness
moroseness
glumness
sullenness
mournfulness
Meaning of Forlornness
The primary meaning of "Forlornness" is a state of being sad, lonely, and without hope.
Definitions
- A feeling of deep sadness and loneliness, often caused by a loss or isolation.
- * A state of being without hope or comfort, often characterized by a sense of abandonment or rejection.
Etymology of Forlornness
The word "Forlornness" originates from the Old English words "for" meaning "completely" and "lorn" meaning "lost", with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun.
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being lost or abandoned, and has evolved to encompass a range of emotions related to sadness, loneliness, and despair.
Example Uses
- The forlornness of the abandoned city was a stark contrast to its former vibrancy.
- * After the loss of her loved one, she felt a deep sense of forlornness that lingered for months.
- * The poem captured the forlornness of the protagonist's journey, conveying a sense of hopelessness and despair.