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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Then, tiny mic in hand, you must reveal something much more personal and far more precious: “Which of your fellow cast members would you want to have with you on a deserted island?”
From Salon
Cars and some public transport circulated on streets that had been deserted the day before.
From Los Angeles Times
The streets of Caracas were deserted and quiet on Sunday, with many businesses closed and moderate queues at some markets and pharmacies.
From Barron's
Australia's bowlers have been relentless for much of the series, and this was a day when their accuracy finally deserted them.
From BBC
Locally pioneered electric cars zip past deserted apartment blocks.
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