Forlorn
/fɔrˈlɔrn/
Feeling very sad and lonely, like when you miss your friends or when something you love is gone.
Examples
- The forlorn puppy sat by the door, waiting for its owner to come home.
- After losing the game, Jake felt forlorn because he really wanted to win.
- When her friends left for the field trip without her, Mia felt very forlorn and lonely.
Synonyms
sad
lonely
unhappy
desolate
miserable
heartbroken
Antonyms
happy
cheerful
content
joyful
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