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abandonment

 

[ əˈbændənmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of desertion

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; relinquishment; renunciation.

Synonyms

desertion, forsaking, rejection

Examples of usage

  • The abandonment of a friend in distress.
  • His abandonment by his friends.
  • The abandonment of the country by the government.
Context #2 | Noun

act of leaving something behind

The act of leaving a person, place, or thing with no intention of returning; desertion; relinquishment.

Synonyms

abnegation, discontinuation, termination

Examples of usage

  • The abandonment of a project halfway through.
  • The abandonment of a sinking ship.
  • The abandonment of old traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "abandonment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abandono

🇮🇳 त्याग

🇩🇪 Verlassen

🇮🇩 peninggalan

🇺🇦 покинення

🇵🇱 porzucenie

🇯🇵 放棄 (ほうき)

🇫🇷 abandon

🇪🇸 abandono

🇹🇷 terk etme

🇰🇷 포기

🇸🇦 تخلي

🇨🇿 opuštění

🇸🇰 opustenie

🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)

🇸🇮 opustitev

🇮🇸 yfirgefa

🇰🇿 тастау

🇬🇪 მიტოვება

🇦🇿 tərk etmə

🇲🇽 abandono

Etymology

The word 'abandonment' originated from the Middle English word 'abandounen', which came from the Old French word 'abandoner', meaning 'surrender, relinquish'. The concept of abandonment has been present throughout history, often associated with feelings of loss, betrayal, and neglect. Whether in relationships, projects, or societal structures, the act of abandonment has had a profound impact on individuals and communities.

See also: abandon, abandoned, abandoning.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,031 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.