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

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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

Example Sentences

“You cannot possibly wear those godforsaken boots,” whispered Aunt Kitty as she felt under her bed for her satin slippers.

From Literature

As Samir turned and started down the hill, he said, “Sold, at one bolt, one godforsaken life.”

From Literature

I had just a few final preparations before I could leave this godforsaken planet.

From Literature

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

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

From Washington Post