as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
grew up in the kind of godforsaken town in which everyone drank in order to forget that they were there
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Recent Examples of godforsaken
Deep down part of me hoped that this godforsaken place would burn to the ground — after all the prisoners had escaped, of course.
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert, CNN, 24 Oct. 2022
This game, this godforsaken 20-20 tie, was two bad teams racing to the bottom and getting there at the same time.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
It’s a mode of have-it-all eclecticism that is frequently redolent of the wishful artists’ statements that art schools require their students to write—a godforsaken prose genre that is, at best, wholesomely cynical.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022
Erin and their two young children are none too happy about idling while awaiting repairs at a godforsaken motel in the middle of nowhere with an empty pool and the only place to eat a dismal Subway restaurant.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert, CNN, 24 Oct. 2022
This game, this godforsaken 20-20 tie, was two bad teams racing to the bottom and getting there at the same time.
—Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
It’s a mode of have-it-all eclecticism that is frequently redolent of the wishful artists’ statements that art schools require their students to write—a godforsaken prose genre that is, at best, wholesomely cynical.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022
Erin and their two young children are none too happy about idling while awaiting repairs at a godforsaken motel in the middle of nowhere with an empty pool and the only place to eat a dismal Subway restaurant.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godforsaken
Adjective
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The observations from Drewry’s and Moody’s, as well as the scenario floated by McCown, follow a bleak outlook for the middle of May out of the biggest port in the U.S.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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These economic concerns echo findings from a Federal Reserve survey last week that said Americans’ view of the economy is bleak — and getting worse.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Memphis rapper began the show with dramatics, rising on a giant platform with her back to the audience as a screen behind her projected the image of a desolate street.—
John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
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The food and atmosphere had people from across the city willing to venture to a desolate stretch of Bushwick.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Community service for an increasingly lonely, isolated society?—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to recent Gallup data, approximately 20% of U.S. adults report feeling lonely every day.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Infused with glutathione, vitamin C, and niacinamide, they’re formulated to brighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots, all while improving uneven skin tone and reviving dull skin.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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This Georgia Rain style has a dark brown finish with distressing and burnishing for an antique appearance.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They are already relegated to the Championship with five games to play and could break club records after a desperately depressing campaign.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Editor’s picks An hour of episodic television is usually breech-birthed in a depressing Hollywood conference room filled with dyspeptic writers arguing over lines as the space fills up with the smell of fear, body odor, and Asian fusion takeout.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even among those who said the pandemic had no long-term effects on their friendships, 38% still reported depressive symptoms.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Some studies suggest that kids who are more likely to seek out adult content could struggle with lower self-esteem, emotional problems, body image concerns, or depressive symptoms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There's an eclectic mix of jazz, big sweeping orchestral pieces, high energy electric guitars, and quiet, somber piano tunes.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump is set to address the annual White House Easter Egg Roll hours after the death of Pope Francis, making for a somber backdrop for the light-hearted, kid-friendly affair.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
4 Oct. 2024
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Alison Krauss will sell no high, lonesome sound before its time.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Godforsaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godforsaken. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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