Abandonee

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌbændəˈniː/

Definitions of abandonee

noun a person who has been abandoned or deserted by someone else

Example Sentences

A1 The abandonee was found wandering the streets alone.

A2 The abandonee was rescued by a kind stranger.

B1 The abandonee struggled to trust others after being left behind.

B2 The abandonee eventually found a new home and family to love.

C1 The abandonee's past experiences shaped their outlook on life.

C2 The abandonee's resilience and strength inspired those around them.

Examples of abandonee in a Sentence

formal The abandonee was left with no means of support.

informal The abandonee was totally ditched by their so-called friends.

slang The abandonee got ghosted by their date last night.

figurative The abandonee felt like a discarded toy in a forgotten corner.

Grammatical Forms of abandonee

past tense

abandoned

plural

abandonees

comparative

more abandoned

superlative

most abandoned

present tense

abandonee

future tense

will abandonee

perfect tense

has abandoned

continuous tense

is abandoneeing

singular

abandonee

positive degree

abandonee

infinitive

to abandonee

gerund

abandoneeing

participle

abandoning

Origin and Evolution of abandonee

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'abandonee' originated from the French word 'abandonné', which means abandoned or forsaken.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abandonee' has retained its original meaning of someone who has been abandoned or left behind, often in legal contexts such as in the case of property or rights being abandoned by their owner.