Forsaken: meaning, definitions and examples
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forsaken
[ fərˈseɪkən ]
abandoned
past participle of forsake. Abandoned or deserted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt forsaken by his friends.
- The forsaken village was eerily quiet.
- She was forsaken by her family when she needed them the most.
Translations
Translations of the word "forsaken" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandonado
🇮🇳 त्यागा हुआ
🇩🇪 verlassen
🇮🇩 terlantar
🇺🇦 покинутий
🇵🇱 opuszczony
🇯🇵 見捨てられた
🇫🇷 abandonné
🇪🇸 abandonado
🇹🇷 terk edilmiş
🇰🇷 버려진
🇸🇦 مهجور
🇨🇿 opuštěný
🇸🇰 opustený
🇨🇳 被遗弃的
🇸🇮 zapuščen
🇮🇸 yfirgefinn
🇰🇿 тасталган
🇬🇪 მიტოვებული
🇦🇿 tərk edilmiş
🇲🇽 abandonado
Word origin
The word 'forsaken' originated from the Middle English word 'forsake(n)', which is derived from the Old English word 'forsacan', meaning 'to renounce or refuse'. The concept of abandonment or desertion has been associated with the word throughout its history, reflecting feelings of loneliness and isolation.