forlornness

1
2

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forlornness
Noun
  • As Gaza’s money supply dwindled and civilians’ desperation mounted, cash brokers’ commissions — around 5% at the start of the war — skyrocketed.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
  • These accumulating pressures led Hollywood to a moment of existential desperation—which had unfortunate consequences for female actors.
    Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Only two divorcees responded with anything remotely reminiscent of misty-eyed melancholy.
    Hannah Pittard, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • But the title track from his 1969 LP — a platinum-seller enshrined in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry — is perhaps his most impressive harmonic achievement, with a key change in the verse that lends a touch of melancholy to the song’s message of protest.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • This is the despair of wrestlers: unredeemed perspiration, useless bruises.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
  • For the most part, professors were, yes, in despair.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • This projection was so oft repeated in the media that many Americans, especially Democrats, believed a depression was imminent.
    E.J. Antoni, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
  • Later that day, Barry made landfall near the city of Tampico, on Mexico’s east coast, and weakened to a tropical depression.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • July always arrives with a blend of sunshine and sorrow for me.
    Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
  • Having had time to process all she’s gone through over the last few years, Edwards has channeled her grief into the new album (out now), which sees the musician navigating her pain while trying to find beauty in her sorrow.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 11 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Forlornness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forlornness. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!