Deserted

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb past tense of abandon, meaning to leave something or someone behind or stop supporting or caring for them

adjective describing something that has been deserted or left behind

  • The abandoned building was scheduled for demolition.
  • I heard there's an abandoned house at the end of the street.
  • That place is totally abandoned, no one goes there anymore.
  • She felt abandoned by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.

adjective describing a state of being neglected or not looked after

  • The abandoned building was left uncared for, leading to its deterioration.
  • The garden in the backyard looks uncared for, we should probably tidy it up.
  • The car has been sitting in the garage uncared for, it's starting to collect dust.
  • Her emotional needs were left uncared for, causing her to feel neglected and alone.