Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lost-generation

noun

/lɔːst ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

A group of people, particularly writers and artists, who were disillusioned after World War I and often rejected the traditional values of society.

Examples

Many renowned authors like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald are often associated with the lost generation.
The themes of disillusionment in their works reflect the sentiments of the lost generation.
After the war, the lost generation questioned the purpose and direction of their lives.

Meaning

The term refers to those who came of age during or shortly after World War I and felt disconnected from the societal norms and expectations due to the trauma of the war.