Forlorn

usgb/fərˈlɔːrn/
adjective

Feeling or showing a sense of sadness and abandonment.

She looked forlorn after her pet rabbit died.
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Often appears as...

  • a forlorn hope
  • forlorn love
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Emotional depth

'Forlorn' expresses deep sorrow, more than just being 'sad'.

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His forlorn expression spoke volumes about his grief.
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Less common

'Forlorn' is less common in everyday conversation; more literary.

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In her diary, she described the forlorn landscape of winter.
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Not transient

'Forlorn' suggests a lingering sadness, not a brief one.

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He's been forlorn ever since the loss of his friend.
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