Abandoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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abandoned

[ əˈbændənd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling of loneliness

having been deserted or left alone; feeling rejected or isolated

Synonyms

deserted, forsaken, unwanted

Examples of usage

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn in the empty street.
She felt abandoned by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.

^{Context #2}

physical act of leaving something behind

to leave or desert someone or something; to give up on or cast aside

Synonyms

desert, discard, leave

Examples of usage

The sailors were forced to abandon ship during the storm.
He abandoned his old car by the side of the road.

Translations

Translations of the word "abandoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abandonado

🇮🇳 परित्यक्त

🇩🇪 verlassen

🇮🇩 ditinggalkan

🇺🇦 покинутий

🇵🇱 opuszczony

🇯🇵 見捨てられた

🇫🇷 abandonné

🇪🇸 abandonado

🇹🇷 terk edilmiş

🇰🇷 버려진

🇸🇦 مهجور

🇨🇿 opuštěný

🇸🇰 opustený

🇨🇳 被遗弃的

🇸🇮 zapuščen

🇮🇸 yfirgefin

🇰🇿 тасталған

🇬🇪 მიტოვებული

🇦🇿 tərk edilmiş

🇲🇽 abandonado

Word origin

The word 'abandoned' originates from the Middle English word 'abandounen', which came from the Old French 'abandoner', meaning 'surrender' or 'give over'. The concept of abandonment has been prevalent throughout history, with instances of people, animals, and places being abandoned for various reasons. It often carries connotations of neglect, rejection, or loss.

See also: abandon, abandoning, abandonment.