Godforsaken

usgb/ˈɡɑːdfərseɪkən/
adjective

Deserted, neglected and desolate.

They ended up in a godforsaken, abandoned old house.
Visual representation of "godforsaken" - Deserted, neglected and desolate.

Often appears as...

  • godforsaken place
  • godforsaken desert

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Disapproving

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Negative Feelings

It often expresses disapproval or dislike towards a place.

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I can't wait to leave this godforsaken town and start fresh.
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Not Literal

Used to emphasize bad conditions, not always literally forsaken by God.

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I was stuck waiting in some godforsaken line for hours.
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Strong Emphasis

Adds a strong sense of hopelessness or abandonment to nouns.

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He lives all by himself in that godforsaken cabin.
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