Meaning of the word forlorn in English

What does forlorn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forlorn

US /fɚˈlɔːrn/

UK /fɚˈlɔːrn/

pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely

Example:

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The forlorn puppy whimpered by the side of the road.

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She looked forlorn as she watched her friends leave.

Synonym:

abandoned deserted lonely sad unhappy

unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless

Example:

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Their efforts to save the old building seemed forlorn.

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It was a forlorn hope that they would ever meet again.

Synonym:

hopeless desperate futile vain unlikely

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