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lorn

[lorn]

lorn Definition

abandoned, lonely, or bereft, especially through someone's death or departure.

Using lorn: Examples

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

  • Example

    The lorn widow lived in solitude for years after her husband's death.

  • Example

    The lorn traveler wandered aimlessly through the deserted town.

  • Example

    The lorn child cried herself to sleep every night after her parents' divorce.

lorn Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for lorn

Phrases with lorn

  • a group of soldiers or warriors who are sent on a mission that is considered suicidal or hopeless

    Example

    The forlorn hope charged the enemy lines, knowing they were unlikely to survive.

  • a facial expression that conveys sadness, loneliness, or despair

    Example

    She gave him a lorn look as he walked away, knowing she might never see him again.

  • completely abandoned or forsaken, with no hope of recovery or redemption

    Example

    The lorn and forlorn village was left to decay and crumble into ruins.

Origins of lorn

from Old English 'forloren', meaning 'depraved, morally abandoned'

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Summary: lorn in Brief

'Lorn' [lorn] describes a state of being abandoned, lonely, or bereft, often due to the death or departure of someone. It can be used to describe a person or place, as in 'The lorn widow lived in solitude for years after her husband's death.' 'Lorn' also appears in phrases like 'forlorn hope,' referring to a suicidal mission, and 'lorn look,' conveying sadness or despair.