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Godforsaken - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Godforsaken describes a place that is bleak, desolate, or neglected, often implying it is unwelcoming or abandoned. It can also express strong disapproval or frustration about a location.

godforsaken

/ˈɡɑdˌfɔrˌseɪkən/ /ˈɡɒdˌfɔːˌseɪkən/

Definition:

Remote, desolate, or neglected; often implying misery or abandonment.

Synonyms:

desolate, forsaken, bleak, miserable, wretched

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

thriving, prosperous, bustling

Common Collocations:

godforsaken place, godforsaken town, godforsaken wilderness

Derivatives:

godforsakenness (rare), godforsakenly (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use to describe places that are bleak or neglected; avoid for formal contexts due to strong negative connotation.

Common Phrases:

godforsaken hole, godforsaken corner of the world

Etymology:

From "God" + "forsaken," implying abandonment by divine protection or care.

Examples:

  • 1. The village was a godforsaken place with no electricity or roads.
  • 2. We drove through a godforsaken desert for hours without seeing anyone.
  • 3. He hated his job in that godforsaken factory.
  • 4. The storm left the island looking even more godforsaken than before.

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