forlorn
/fɝˈɫɔɹn/
pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
forlorn in a sentence
“The forlorn child waited at the window for parents who never came.”
Origin of forlorn
Old English forloren, past participle of forleosan to lose completely
Related Words
despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
melancholy
a deep, pensive sadness
ennui
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction from lack of interest
weltschmerz
world-weariness; sadness over the evils of the world
languor
the state of physical or mental weariness; listlessness
wistful
having a feeling of vague or regretful longing