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Meaning of forsaken
The primary meaning of the word "forsaken" is to be abandoned or deserted.
Etymology of forsaken
The word "forsaken" has its roots in Old English "forsacan", which is a combination of "for" (meaning "away from" or "against") and "sacan" (meaning "to refuse" or "to reject")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being abandoned, rejected, or deserted, often with connotations of sadness, loss, or hopelessness
Synonyms
abandoned
deserted
rejected
jilted
cast-off
forsaked
ditched
dumped
marooned
stranded
isolated
alone
lonely
neglected
ignored
abandoned
castaway
derelict
forlorn
godforsaken
helpless
hopeless
isolated
left
marooned
neglected
rejected
relinquished
stranded
uncared
unattended
uninhabited
unvisited
deserted
cast-off
left-high-and-dry
left-to-fend-for-oneself
left-to-rot
left-to-ruin
Definitions
- The word "forsaken" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * past participle of forsake, which means to abandon or desert someone or something
- * feeling or showing that someone or something has been abandoned or deserted
Usage Examples
- The old, forsaken mansion had been left to rot for decades
- * She felt forsaken by her friends after they moved away without staying in touch
- * The small town was forsaken by the government, leaving its residents without basic amenities
Antonyms
accepted
adopted
cherished
chosen
claimed
cultivated
embraced
endorsed
favored
fostered
loved
nurtured
preferred
protected
reclaimed
redeemed
regained
retained
revived
saved
supported
sustained
upheld
welcomed
accepted
admired
adored
appreciated
approved
assisted
attended
cared
cherished
comforted
defended
encouraged
helped
liked
maintained
preserved
promoted
reassured
reinforced
renewed
rescued
restored
retained
revived
saved
secured
sheltered
shielded
supported
upheld