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Synonyms

godforsaken

American  
[god-fer-sey-kuhn, god-fer-sey-] / ˈgɒd fərˌseɪ kən, ˌgɒd fərˈseɪ- /

adjective

(sometimes initial capital letter)

  1. desolate; remote; deserted.

    They live in some godforsaken place 40 miles from the nearest town.
    Synonyms:
    lonely, dreary, bleak

  2. wretched; neglected; pitiable.

    Synonyms:
    miserable, forlorn
godforsaken British  
/ ˈɡɒdfəˌseɪkən, ˌɡɒdfəˈseɪkən /

adjective

  1. (usually prenominal) desolate; dreary; forlorn

  2. wicked

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Etymology

Origin of godforsaken

First recorded in 1855–60; God + forsaken

Vocabulary lists containing godforsaken

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First, the company claims credit for turning central Florida from a godforsaken wasteland into a thriving economic engine for the entire state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

When I was a kid and experienced the inevitable kid tragedies, she was always there with some godforsaken constructive suggestion.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023

"I am open to whatever will give me the power to defend my constituents against this godforsaken city."

From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2023

"As a drive through employee, my favorite people were the ones who would end these godforsaken lines," one user wrote.

From Fox News • Jan. 12, 2022

Just ’cause you guys abandoned me on a godforsaken planet with no chance of survival?

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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