Definition

Feeling abandoned or lost; in a state of sadness or hopelessness.

Example

After losing her job, she felt lorn and alone.

Conversation

I saw that old movie again last night, and it really made me feel lorn about lost friendships.

Yeah, those movies can hit you hard sometimes.

It's crazy how they can evoke such lorn feelings even years later, right?

Absolutely! They remind us of what we used to have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Lorn** → The word 'lorn' originates from Old English 'leornian', meaning to lose or to be lost. It describes a state of being lost or forsaken.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who has 'lost' their way — that's what 'lorn' means, to be in a state of being lost or forsaken.

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