What is another word for forlornness?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːlɔːnnəs] (IPA) 
Forlornness is a feeling of loneliness, hopelessness or abandonment. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used to express similar emotions such as desolation, solitude, isolation, loneliness, melancholy, dejectedness, and despair. Desolation implies an overall feeling of emptiness, while solitude suggests isolation from others. Isolation emphasizes the state of being alone while loneliness refers to the feeling of sadness caused by being without companionship. Melancholy suggests a sadness with a poetic or romantic connotation, while dejectedness implies a more severe depression. Despair is the most extreme synonym, suggesting utter hopelessness and giving up all hope. Each word can express the feeling of forlornness, but each one has its slight difference in meaning.
