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FORLORN

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Forlorn.

How to pronounce forlorn:

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Forlorn - as an adjective satellite

Marked by or showing hopelessness

Example: "The last forlorn attempt"

Forlorn - as a verb

To abandon, forsake.

Forlorn - as a noun

A forlorn hope.

A member of a forlorn hope.

Forlorn - as an adjective

Abandoned, deserted, left behind.

Miserable, as when lonely after being abandoned.

Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.

Example Sentences

"She looked forlorn when she received the bad news."
"The abandoned puppy had a forlorn expression."
"He wandered through the empty streets with a forlorn feeling."
"The old, dilapidated house had a forlorn appearance."
"She sat by the window, staring out with a forlorn look."
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Word Game Points

Is FORLORN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forlorn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORLORN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FORLORN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forlorn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORLORN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FORLORN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forlorn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORLORN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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