Pronunciation: /fɔːrlɔrn/

Definitions of forlorn

noun none

Example Sentences

A1 The forlorn cried out for help.

A2 The forlorn wandered the streets aimlessly.

B1 The forlorn often seek solace in music.

B2 The forlorn look of the abandoned house gave off a creepy vibe.

C1 The forlorn of the war-torn country was palpable.

C2 The forlornness of the situation was overwhelming.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy forlornly waited for its owner to return home.

A2 She forlorned over the loss of her favorite book.

B1 The old man forlorned after his wife passed away.

B2 Despite his best efforts, he forlorned in his attempts to win her back.

C1 The abandoned house stood forlorn, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.

C2 After years of neglect, the once vibrant garden forlorned into a tangled mess of weeds.

adjective desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable

Example Sentences

A1 The lost puppy looked forlorn as it wandered the streets.

A2 She sat alone in the cafe, forlorn and forgotten by her friends.

B1 The old house stood forlorn and abandoned, its windows boarded up.

B2 The soldier's forlorn expression revealed the toll of war on his spirit.

C1 Despite her success, she felt a sense of forlorn emptiness in her heart.

C2 The forlorn melody of the violin echoed through the empty concert hall.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy looked forlornly at the closed door, wanting to go outside.

A2 She sat forlornly on the park bench, waiting for her friend to arrive.

B1 The old man gazed forlornly out the window, reminiscing about his youth.

B2 The abandoned house stood forlornly on the hill, its windows boarded up.

C1 The soldier stood forlornly at the memorial, lost in thought about his fallen comrades.

C2 The artist stared forlornly at the blank canvas, struggling to find inspiration.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 The forlorn puppy looked lost in the park.

A2 She felt forlorn after her best friend moved away.

B1 The forlorn expression on his face hinted at his inner turmoil.

B2 Despite his forlorn appearance, he remained hopeful for a better future.

C1 The forlorn atmosphere of the abandoned house sent shivers down her spine.

C2 Her forlorn demeanor masked a deep sense of longing for connection.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy looked forlorn when it couldn't find its toy.

A2 She wandered the streets forlorn, searching for her lost cat.

B1 Feeling forlorn, he sat alone in the park, watching the sunset.

B2 The abandoned house stood forlorn, waiting for someone to restore it to its former glory.

C1 The soldier felt forlorn for his fallen comrades as he stood at the war memorial.

C2 The old man sat forlorn in his rocking chair, reminiscing about days gone by.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I felt forlorn when my friends canceled our plans.

A2 The abandoned puppy looked forlorn as it sat by the side of the road.

B1 Forlorn as she was, she still managed to put on a brave face.

B2 The old house stood forlorn, its windows boarded up and paint peeling.

C1 Despite his forlorn appearance, he remained optimistic about the future.

C2 The forlorn figure stood alone in the rain, lost in thought.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Forlorn! I lost my teddy bear.

A2 Forlorn! I missed the last bus home.

B1 Forlorn! I can't find my keys anywhere.

B2 Forlorn! My favorite book is missing from the shelf.

C1 Forlorn! The painting I wanted to buy was already sold.

C2 Forlorn! The concert tickets were all sold out.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 The forlorn puppy wandered the streets looking for food.

A2 She felt forlorn after her best friend moved away.

B1 The forlorn look on his face told me he was struggling with something.

B2 The abandoned house had a forlorn atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.

C1 Despite his forlorn appearance, he maintained a sense of resilience and hope.

C2 The forlorn melody of the song brought tears to her eyes.

Examples of forlorn in a Sentence

formal The forlorn expression on her face indicated deep sadness and despair.

informal He looked so forlorn sitting alone at the party.

slang She felt totally forlorn after her crush rejected her.

figurative The old, abandoned house had a forlorn feel to it, as if it had been forgotten by time.

Grammatical Forms of forlorn

past tense

forlorned

plural

forlorns

comparative

more forlorn

superlative

most forlorn

present tense

forlorn

future tense

will be forlorn

perfect tense

have been forlorn

continuous tense

being forlorn

singular

forlorn

positive degree

forlorn

infinitive

to forlorn

gerund

forlorning

participle

forlorned

Origin and Evolution of forlorn

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'forlorn' originated from Middle English 'forloren' which means utterly lost or forsaken.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forlorn' has evolved to also convey a sense of sadness or despair, in addition to being lost or forsaken.