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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Gomez, the lone Democrat on the commission, said she was troubled by Paramount’s payment to settle a suit brought by President Trump and by other concessions.—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2025 Emergency responders arrived on the scene and assisted the lone survivor.—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025 Swift’s career-best 5.5 yards per carry came in his lone season with Johnson as his offensive coordinator in 2022 with the Detroit Lions.—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025 The biggest questions for Texas revolve around whether the offensive line will become cohesive from the jump, as senior right guard DJ Campbell is the lone returning starter on the front.—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lone
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