Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bereft
Adjective
/bɪˈrɛft/
Definition
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset.
Examples
- He felt bereft after his best friend moved away.
- Many families were bereft of their homes after the hurricane.
- She was bereft of hope during the difficult times.
Meaning
To be bereft means to be without something that is valued or needed, often resulting in a feeling of emptiness or loss.
Synonyms
- Deprived
- Without
- Lacking
- Missing
- Destitute
