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abandoned

[uh-ban-duhnd] / əˈbæn dənd /
ADJECTIVE
left alone, deserted
Synonyms
STRONG
deserted discarded dissipated dropped dumped eliminated empty forgotten forsaken jilted left neglected rejected relinquished shunned sidelined vacated
WEAK
alone cast aside cast away eighty-sixed given up godforsaken left in the cold left in the lurch outcast passed up pigeon-holed side-tracked unoccupied vacant
Antonyms
WEAK
adopted chaste cherished defended innocent maintained moral pure restrained supported virtuous
ADJECTIVE
free from moral restraint; uninhibited
Synonyms
STRONG
corrupt depraved wanton
WEAK
dissolute immoral incontinent incorrigible licentious profligate shameless sinful uncontrolled unprincipled unrestrained wicked wild
Antonyms
STRONG
clean decent honorable kind moral noble pure uncorrupt upright
WEAK
adopted chaste cherished defended innocent maintained restrained supported virtuous

Example Sentences

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It reflects a movement that has, to a significant degree, abandoned the project of persuasion in favor of the consolidation of identity.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

A certain number of otherwise satisfying books got abandoned partway through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

More than 70% of consumers in this poll said they had abandoned online shopping baskets within the last three months because they felt bombarded by and overwhelmed with choices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The original standing Kop terrace was abandoned in 2007 and was unused until its demolition in January 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Well, sorta. For a long time I thought our mom abandoned me.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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