Forlorner: meaning, definitions and examples
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forlorner
[ fɔːrˈlɔːrnər ]
feeling lost
The term 'forlorner' is an inflected form of the adjective 'forlorn'. It describes a state of being desolate or abandoned, often associated with feelings of sadness or hopelessness. When someone feels forlorn, they may experience a deep sense of isolation and despair. The word can also be used to describe places or things that seem neglected or deserted.
Synonyms
abandoned, desolate, forsaken.
Examples of usage
- She looked forlorn after her friends left.
- The forlorn puppy waited by the door.
- He felt forlorn in the crowded room.
Translations
Translations of the word "forlorner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desolado
🇮🇳 परित्यक्त
🇩🇪 verlassen
🇮🇩 terabaikan
🇺🇦 запущений
🇵🇱 porzucony
🇯🇵 見捨てられた
🇫🇷 abandonné
🇪🇸 abandonado
🇹🇷 terk edilmiş
🇰🇷 버려진
🇸🇦 مهجور
🇨🇿 opuštěný
🇸🇰 opustený
🇨🇳 被遗弃的
🇸🇮 zapuščen
🇮🇸 auðn
🇰🇿 тасталған
🇬🇪 მიტოვებული
🇦🇿 tərk edilmiş
🇲🇽 abandonado
Etymology
The word 'forlorn' originates from the Old English term 'forloren', which is the past participle of 'forleosan', meaning 'to lose'. Over the centuries, it has retained its connotations of losing hope and being abandoned. The suffix '-er' in 'forlorner' is a comparative form that amplifies the state of being forlorn. Thus, it is used to express a greater extent of desolation than 'forlorn' alone. The emotional weight of the term has made it popular in literature, particularly in contexts where characters are grappling with loneliness and despair. Notably, the concept of forlornness is often explored in poetry and prose, symbolizing the depths of human emotion.