deserted
Americanadjective
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abandoned; forsaken.
the problems of deserted wives and children.
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untenanted: without inhabitants.
a deserted village; a deserted farmhouse.
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unfrequented; lonely.
The victim was lured to a deserted spot.
Other Word Forms
- undeserted adjective
Etymology
Origin of deserted
Example Sentences
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His once thriving gym is now largely deserted, bringing financial worries in its wake.
From BBC
But the tourism industry is a vital source of income on islands which are usually deserted in winter, and offering few other job prospects.
From Barron's
She spreads her arms wide, gesturing to the empty grassy lots and deserted stretch of road.
From Literature
The six photographs and three videos posted by FBI Director Kash Patel on his X account show an individual on a deserted doorstep in the dark, in eerie black-and-white imagery.
From Barron's
The deserted campground seemed eerie, like a ghost town.
From Literature
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