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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An ever-lonelier minority of skeptics argue that AI’s rise may seem unusually fast but is in fact following a centuries-old script.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, Dodger Nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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