Meaning & use
forsaken
Completely abandoned or left alone, especially by those who should provide care or support.
See it in a sentence
The forsaken village had stood empty since the mine closed decades ago.
She felt forsaken by friends who stopped calling after she moved away.
A note on using this word
Forsaken carries strong emotional weight, often implying betrayal or unjust abandonment rather than a simple, neutral departure.
Words with a similar meaning
abandoneddeserted
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