Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-forlornly
Verb
/lʊk fɔːrˈlɔːrnli/
Definition
To gaze or stare in a way that conveys sadness or hopelessness.
Examples
- She looked forlornly at the empty playground, reminiscing about the laughter of children.
- He sat on the bench, looking forlornly into the distance as if searching for something lost.
- The dog waited by the door, looking forlornly at his owner who had left.
Meaning
The act of looking at something or someone with a sense of loss, yearning, or despair.
Synonyms
- Despondently
- Woefully
- Dispiritedly
