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forlornness

/fɔːlɔːrnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does forlornness mean?

noun

A state of being sad or lonely, often due to a lack of companionship or a sense of abandonment. A feeling of desolation or despair.

Example

"The forlornness of the abandoned house was palpable as we walked through its empty rooms."

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