Word Games Pro Dictionary

forlorn

adjective

Marked by or showing hopelessness

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

fəˈlɔːn

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Marked by or showing hopelessness

    “The last forlorn attempt”

In context

Example Sentences

The last forlorn attempt
A forlorn cause

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top