forsaken
Americanverb
adjective
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of forsaken
First recorded in 1275–1325, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Underwater and forsaken, American homeowners watched as their earth-toned Tuscan kitchens and quirky bits of ornament made their homes slow to move in a glutted market.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2025
He goes on to say they were "looking forward to a day scampering" and made the decision to leave their packs because they spent two days "lugging them up this God forsaken valley".
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2025
An older woman looks at him and straightaway diagnoses his problem: “Have you forsaken your soul?” she asks.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
Not only have electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles replaced gas-guzzling cars, but many people have forsaken car-ownership altogether, in favor of much more economic and widely available solutions like e-bikes, robo-taxis and public transit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
As the hours of the evening pass he will grow distracted, anxious to return to his room, to be alone, to read the book he had once forsaken, has abandoned until now.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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