forlorn

[US]/fəˈlɔːn/
[UK]/fərˈlɔːrn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. desolate, helpless, abandoned, deserted

Phrases & Collocations

a forlorn hope

a forlorn figure

forlorn expression

forlorn hope

Example Sentences

forlorn of all hope.

a forlorn attempt to escape.

the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula.

The house stood forlorn and empty.

forlorn figures at bus stops.

She didn’t belong, and felt utterly forlorn.

It seemed a forlorn hope that we would find a taxi.

Real-world Examples

The sheds and buildings were empty and forlorn.

Source: Charlotte's Web

We are now in a truly forlorn condition.

Source: America The Story of Us

It's a little bit forlorn and a little bit melodic.

Source: English Accent Showdown

He came to her, his black face as forlorn as a lost and masterless hound.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Lawyer's trainer led him away, forlorn.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

I look dejected and forlorn, as if I had no home to go to.

Source: Tao Te Ching

Hope you don't mind. Pianos get forlorn if you don't play 'em.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

The Fair Grounds were soon deserted. The sheds and buildings were empty and forlorn.

Source: Charlotte's Web

It was empty and he looked at it in forlorn bewilderment.

Source: Gone with the Wind

I drove by Eileen's, and I saw my little buddy standing out there. He looked so forlorn.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 6

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