Forlornly: meaning, definitions and examples

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forlornly

 

[ fəˈlɔːrnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

feeling of sadness

In a pitifully sad and abandoned manner.

Synonyms

desolately, mournfully, sadly

Examples of usage

  • She looked forlornly out the window, waiting for his return.
  • The dog sat forlornly outside the closed door, hoping to be let in.
Context #2 | Adverb

hopelessness

In a manner showing no prospect of success or relief.

Synonyms

desperately, helplessly, hopelessly

Examples of usage

  • He stared forlornly at the empty fridge, knowing he had no food left.
  • She gazed forlornly at the unfinished painting, feeling uninspired.

Translations

Translations of the word "forlornly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desoladamente

🇮🇳 निराशा से

🇩🇪 verlassen

🇮🇩 dengan sedih

🇺🇦 покинуто

🇵🇱 samotnie

🇯🇵 悲しげに

🇫🇷 désespérément

🇪🇸 desoladamente

🇹🇷 kederle

🇰🇷 쓸쓸하게

🇸🇦 بائسًا

🇨🇿 opuštěně

🇸🇰 opustene

🇨🇳 绝望地

🇸🇮 osamljeno

🇮🇸 örvæntingarfullt

🇰🇿 үмітсізденіп

🇬🇪 მარტოდ

🇦🇿 ümidsizcə

🇲🇽 desoladamente

Word origin

The word 'forlornly' originated from the Middle English term 'forloren', which meant 'lost' or 'abandoned'. Over time, it evolved to include the sense of sadness or hopelessness that it carries today. The adverb 'forlornly' is often used to describe a sense of despair or desolation in various situations.

See also: forlorn.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,889 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.