forlorn
Pronunciation
/fɝˈɫɔɹn/

Definition & Meaning of "forlorn"in English

forlorn
Examples
The abandoned puppy looked forlorn, waiting by the roadside for its owner to return.
02

not likely to happen or succeed

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most forlorn
Comparative
more forlorn
gradable
Examples
His forlorn attempt to fix the old car ended in failure.
03

(of a place) abandoned, neglected, or empty, evoking sadness

Examples
The forlorn town square was silent and empty.
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