orphaned

[ˈɔːf(ə)nd]

orphaned Definition

• 1. having lost one or both parents
• 2. abandoned, deserted, or left without support or protection

Using orphaned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "orphaned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The orphaned child was taken in by a kind family.

• Example

  The elephant calf was orphaned when its mother was killed by poachers.

• Example

  The company was left orphaned after its main investor pulled out.

orphaned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for orphaned

• parentless
• fatherless
• motherless
• bereaved
• abandoned
• deserted

Antonyms for orphaned

• parented
• supported
• protected

Phrases with orphaned

• orphaned works

  copyrighted works whose owners are unknown or cannot be located

  Example

  The museum had to remove the painting from display due to concerns about it being an orphaned work.

• orphaned technology

  technology that is no longer supported or maintained by its creator or manufacturer

  Example

  The company was forced to upgrade its computer systems after the old ones became orphaned technology.

• orphaned land

  land that has been abandoned or left uncultivated

  Example

  The government is working to reclaim and repurpose orphaned land for agriculture and other uses.

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Summary: orphaned in Brief

The term 'orphaned' [ˈɔːf(ə)nd] refers to individuals who have lost one or both parents, or to things that have been abandoned or left without support. It can describe people, animals, or organizations, as in 'The orphaned child was taken in by a kind family.' 'Orphaned' also extends into phrases like 'orphaned works,' referring to copyrighted works whose owners are unknown, and 'orphaned technology,' describing outdated or unsupported technology.