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abandoned

UK
/əˈbændənd/
US
/əˈbændənd/

Translations

abandonedadjective
more abandoned
Comp.
most abandoned
Super.
UK
/əˈbændənd/
US
/əˈbændənd/
The abandoned puppy was found shivering in the alley.
Le chiot abandonné a été retrouvé grelottant dans la ruelle.
The abandoned warehouse was a popular spot for urban explorers.
L'entrepôt abandonné était un lieu prisé des explorateurs urbains.
abandonnéau sens figuré, dans la tournure « être abandonné à »
He felt abandoned to his despair after the loss.
Il se sentait abandonné à son désespoir après cette perte.
Additional translations
dépravévieilli, littéraire
Synonyms
deserted
forsaken
discarded
neglected
derelict
uninhabited
vacant
relinquished
Antonyms
cherished
cared-for
protected
maintained
abandonednoun
abandoned
pl
UK
/əˈbæn.dənd/
US
/əˈbæn.dənd/
Used, typically with the definite article, to denote people or things that have been deserted or forsaken.
The rescue organization offers shelter and food to the abandoned.
L'organisation de secours offre un abri et de la nourriture aux abandonnés.
Additional translations
délaissésemploi substantivé, surtout pour des personnes
abandonverb

abandoned

Past Simple

abandoned
Past Simple
abandoned
Past Participle
abandoning
Gerund
UK
/əˈbændən/
US
/əˈbændən/
abandonnerQuitter quelqu’un ou quelque chose en le laissant derrière soi.
The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship to save their lives.
Les marins ont dû abandonner le navire qui coulait pour sauver leur vie.
s'abandonnerSe livrer sans retenue à un sentiment ou à une émotion.
He abandoned himself to grief after the loss.
Il s'est abandonné au chagrin après la perte.
Additional translations
abandonnerRenoncer à un projet, une pratique ou une ligne de conduite.
Synonyms
desert
forsake
leave
relinquish
give up
discard
vacate
surrender
Antonyms
retain
keep
maintain

Definitions

abandonedadjective
Left without needed protection, care, or support.
The abandoned puppy was found shivering in the alley.
No longer occupied or used; deserted.
The abandoned warehouse was a popular spot for urban explorers.
Given up to a particular feeling, state, or condition.
He felt abandoned to his despair after the loss.
Archaic: lacking moral restraint; dissolute or depraved.
The novel portrays an abandoned villain who stops at nothing to satisfy his desires.
abandonednoun
People or things that have been deserted or forsaken, especially by their guardians or owners.
The rescue organization offers shelter and food to the abandoned.
abandonverb
To leave someone or something behind, often in a difficult situation, without intending to return.
The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship to save their lives.
To give up completely a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking.
She decided to abandon her plans to travel abroad due to unforeseen circumstances.
To allow oneself to indulge in (a desire, emotion, etc.) without restraint.
He abandoned himself to grief after the loss.
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