Forsaken — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /fər-ˈsāk/ for·sake

Meaning & Definition of Forsaken

Forsaken (verb)

  1. to renounce or turn away from entirely

Forsaken (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. left unoccupied or unused

    "the forsaken paper mill was now a rusting wreck"

    similar: abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forgotten, rejected, vacant, vacated, void
    related: ignored, neglected, unattended, untended, castaway, cast-off, discarded, jettisoned, junked, refuse, waste, godforsaken, miserable, shabby, wretched, empty, idle
    near: reclaimed, recovered, redeemed, rescued, retrieved, salvaged, saved, reconditioned, rehabbed, rehabilitated, restored, repeopled

Forsaken (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck"

    similar: abandoned, deserted, left, marooned, quit, stranded, walked away from, walked out on
    related: discarded, ditched, dumped, flung, jettisoned, junked, scrapped, shed, shucked (off), thrown away, thrown out, delivered, given up, handed over, relinquished, surrendered, yielded, escaped, retreated (from), taken off (from), vacated, withdrawn (from), abjured, cut off, disowned, rejected, renounced, repudiated, separated (from), sacrificed, distanced, disregarded, forgotten, ignored, neglected
    opposite: reclaimed
    near: had, harbored, held, kept, owned, possessed, reserved, retained, withheld, redeemed, rescued, saved

Related Entry: Forsake (verb)

Forsake is a different word from Forsaken. The synonyms below are for forsake, not for forsaken.

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck"

    similar: abandon, desert, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk away from, walk out on
    related: discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice, distance, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
    opposite: reclaim
    near: harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forsaken

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forsaken:

abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forgotten, rejected, vacant, vacated, void, left, marooned, quit, stranded, walked away from, walked out on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Forsaken

Words with the opposite meaning of Forsaken:

reclaimed

Related Words for Forsaken

ignored, neglected, unattended, untended, castaway, cast-off, discarded, jettisoned, junked, refuse, waste, godforsaken, miserable, shabby, wretched, empty, idle, ditched, dumped, flung, scrapped, shed, shucked (off), thrown away, thrown out, delivered, given up, handed over, relinquished, surrendered

Near Antonyms of Forsaken

recovered, redeemed, rescued, retrieved, salvaged, saved, reconditioned, rehabbed, rehabilitated, restored, repeopled, had, harbored, held, kept, owned, possessed, reserved, retained, withheld

Word Forms of Forsaken

Inflections: forsook, forsaking

Origin & Etymology of Forsaken

Middle English, from Old English forsacan, from for- + sacan to dispute; akin to Old English sacu action at law sake

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsaken

What does "Forsaken" mean?

"Forsaken" means to renounce or turn away from entirely. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to renounce or turn away from entirely. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Forsaken"?

Other words for "Forsaken" include abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forgotten, rejected and vacant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forsaken" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forsaken"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forsaken". Common alternatives include abandoned, derelict, deserted, desolate, disused, forgotten, rejected, vacant, vacated and void.

What is the opposite of "Forsaken"?

Antonyms of "Forsaken" include reclaimed. Near antonyms include recovered, redeemed, rescued and retrieved.

How do you use "Forsaken" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forsaken" in a sentence: "the forsaken paper mill was now a rusting wreck"; "forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the hurricane struck".

Is "Forsaken" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forsaken" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Forsaken"?

"Forsaken" is pronounced /fər-ˈsāk/ and divided into syllables as for·sake.

What is the origin of the word "Forsaken"?

"Forsaken" comes from Middle English, from Old English forsacan, from for- + sacan to dispute; akin to Old English sacu action at law sake. First known use: before 12th century.