bereft
/bəˈrɛft/
adjective
- Deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material quality or possession.
- The old house felt bereft of warmth and life.
- She was bereft of hope after the failed rescue attempt.
- After the scandal, he was bereft of all dignity.
- Sad and lonely because of a loss, such as the death of a loved one.
- He wandered the empty rooms, looking bereft and lost.
- The community was bereft when the beloved teacher retired.
- The widow felt utterly bereft after her husband's funeral.
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