Meaning & use

forsaken

adjective·Advanced

Completely abandoned or left alone, especially by those who should provide care or support.

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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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