Definition

The most sad and lonely; feeling abandoned or hopeless.

Example

After losing her last friend, she felt the forlornest of all.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just saw a picture of a puppy that looked the forlornest I've ever seen.

Oh no! What happened to it?

It was all alone in the rain, and it really tugged at my heart.

That's so sad! I hope someone rescues it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forlornest → It is formed from "forlorn" (from Old English *forleosan*, meaning to lose) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "forlornest" means the most lost or abandoned, conveying a deep sense of hopelessness or despair.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who feels the most 'lost' ('forlorn') — adding '-est' emphasizes that feeling of being the most abandoned or hopeless.

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