forlorn

/ˈfɔːlɔrn/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing sadness, especially because you are lonely or unhappy

“The forlorn figure wandered the empty streets at night.”

2. noun

a feeling of sadness, especially because you are lonely or unhappy

“The forlornness of the place made it hard to stay there.”

Synonyms

  • desolate
  • dreary

Antonyms

  • elated
  • joyful