Lost Soul

Pronunciation: /lɔst soʊl/

Definitions of lost soul

noun a person who is wandering or searching for purpose or meaning in life

Example Sentences

A1 The lost soul wandered aimlessly through the forest.

A2 She felt like a lost soul in the big city, not knowing anyone or where to go.

B1 The novel tells the story of a lost soul searching for meaning in life.

B2 After the tragic accident, he became a lost soul, struggling to find his way back to happiness.

C1 The artist's painting captured the essence of a lost soul, longing for connection and purpose.

C2 In the depths of despair, she felt like a lost soul adrift in a sea of uncertainty.

Examples of lost soul in a Sentence

formal The psychologist worked tirelessly to help the lost soul find their way back to a sense of purpose.

informal I heard that guy at the bar talking about being a lost soul, not sure what he meant though.

slang She's always been a bit of a lost soul, never really knowing what she wants in life.

figurative In the vast city, she felt like a lost soul wandering aimlessly among the towering buildings.

Grammatical Forms of lost soul

• past tense: lost
• plural: lost souls
• comparative: more lost
• superlative: most lost
• present tense: lose soul
• future tense: will lose soul
• perfect tense: have lost soul
• continuous tense: is losing soul
• singular: lost soul
• positive degree: lost soul
• infinitive: to lose soul
• gerund: losing soul
• participle: lost soul

Origin and Evolution of lost soul

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'lost soul' originates from Christian theology, referring to a person who is spiritually adrift and disconnected from God.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lost soul' has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is wandering aimlessly or feeling lost in life, beyond its original religious connotation.