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Learn the meaning of forlorn with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
forlorn
(adjective)
forlorn
(adjective)
Meaning
sad and abandoned
Example
"The forlorn puppy sat by the door, waiting for its owner."
Synonyms
desolatemiserablesad
Antonyms
cheerfulhopefulcontent
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'forleoran', meaning to lose completely.
Related word forms
noun: forlornness
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