Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lorn

adjective
/lɔrn/
Definition
Desolate or forsaken; abandoned and lonely.
Examples
  • After losing her job, she felt utterly lorn and without direction.
  • The lorn traveler wandered through desolate streets, searching for a place to rest.
  • His lorn expression spoke volumes of his sorrow and regret.
Meaning
The word ‘lorn’ describes a state of being lost or without hope, often conveying a deep sense of abandonment or despair.
Synonyms
  • forsaken
  • abandoned
  • desolate
  • lost