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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This generation is lonelier, more anxious and more depressed than any before it.

— Tom Suozzi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Those who reported feeling lonely had a 14% higher risk of dying early than those who did not.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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