LORN Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

lorn

adjective

ˈlȯrn

Definition of lorn

as in lonely

sad from lack of companionship or separation from others lorn beyond all description, the widow struggled to cope with her crushing grief

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lonely

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Written during a lonely week while Ross was away visiting family, the song explores the temptation to revisit old relationships simply to avoid being alone.

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
But the Jean that Peter Parker (Tom Holland) meets is just a lonely teenager who can’t fully control her powers.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026

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