Forlorn Synonyms and Antonyms

fər-lôrn, fôr-
Dejected due to the awareness of being alone
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. desolate
  2. lonely
  3. lonesome
  4. lorn
Having been given up and left alone
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. abandoned
  2. desolate
  3. forsaken
  4. deserted
  5. miserable
  6. lorn
  7. bereft
  8. abject
  9. derelict
  10. alone
  11. cheerless
  12. depressed
  13. forgotten
  14. desperate
  15. despondent
  16. destitute
  17. disconsolate
  18. dispirited
  19. friendless
  20. helpless
  21. hopeless
  22. inconsolable
  23. lonesome
  24. lost
  25. rejected
  26. sad
  27. solitary
  28. tragic
  29. wretched
Empty of people
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. deserted
  2. desolate
  3. godforsaken
  4. lonely
  5. lonesome
  6. unfrequented
Having lost all hope
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. despairing
  2. desperate
  3. despondent
  4. hopeless
Antonyms:
  1. hopeful
  2. cheerful
  3. consolable
  4. happy
  5. comforted
  6. joyful
  7. pleased

Words Related to Forlorn

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Forlorn Sentence Examples

  • His face looked forlorn.

  • He pressed his face against the window and managed a forlorn goodbye wave.

  • She followed his gaze, taking in the bare glossy walls and impressive fireplace with one forlorn glance.

  • He smiled in a forlorn way.

  • No more striking contrast can be found between forlorn conditions and refined art products.

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