forlorn stresses dejection, woe, and listlessness at separation from one held dear.
a forlorn lost child
desolate implies inconsolable grief at loss or bereavement.
desolate after her brother's death
Examples of lone in a Sentence
the lone ripe apple in the entire bag
just one lone cow in the middle of the field
Recent Examples on the WebFarther offshore, a lone elephant seal fished for its lunch, and, in a rocky inlet, an otter bobbed along on its back, a crab clutched between its front paws.—Sara B. Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024 May 11, 2024 Angels outfielder Jo Adell produced their lone run.—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lone
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