godforsaken

American  

[god-fer-say-kuhn, god-fer-say-] / 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

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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

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Example Sentences

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godforsaken

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

The most godforsaken of all pirouettes had come for the world’s new favorite daughter, and she, somehow, used her very strong feet to kick its ass.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2021

They must give me an incubator if they expected me to care for newborn babies in this godforsaken place.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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