Forsaken

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈseɪkən/

Definitions of forsaken

verb to abandon or leave someone or something in a difficult situation, typically out of neglect or disregard

Example Sentences

A1 She forsaken her old job to pursue a new career.

A2 The dog was forsaken by its owner and left to fend for itself on the streets.

B1 The village was forsaken by its residents after a natural disaster struck.

B2 The soldier felt forsaken by his comrades when they left him behind during the mission.

C1 The artist's masterpiece was forsaken by critics who failed to appreciate its brilliance.

C2 The politician was forsaken by his supporters after a scandal tarnished his reputation.

Examples of forsaken in a Sentence

formal The forsaken village was left in ruins after the war.

informal She felt forsaken by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.

slang I can't believe he forsaken his own brother like that.

figurative The abandoned house looked forsaken, with its boarded up windows and overgrown garden.

Grammatical Forms of forsaken

• past tense: forsaken
• plural: forsaken
• comparative: more forsaken
• superlative: most forsaken
• present tense: forsake
• future tense: will forsake
• perfect tense: have forsaken
• continuous tense: is forsaking
• singular: forsaken
• positive degree: forsaken
• infinitive: to forsake
• gerund: forsaking
• participle: forsaken

Origin and Evolution of forsaken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forsaken' originated from the Old English word 'forsacan', which means to renounce or abandon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forsaken' has evolved to convey a sense of being deserted or abandoned, often in a spiritual or emotional context.