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
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Here is a look at the county teams.—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 Andre Vasquez, 40th, were the lone votes against Acree’s appointment in committee.—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lone
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