Synonyms for

Castaway

Verb / ˈkæstʌˌweɪ / Another word for castaway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has been stranded or left alone on an island or deserted place.

Synonyms & similar words

outcast shipwrecksurvivor ishmael pariah solitary deserted abandoned forsaken isolated lonely lost outcast pariah recluse hermit misfit outlier outsider refugee survivor victim

Example sentences

  1. After the shipwreck, the crew became castaways on a deserted island.
  2. The castaway had to find ways to survive alone on the island.
  3. The rescue team searched the ocean for any sign of the castaways.
  4. Being a castaway on an island is a scary and lonely experience.
  5. The castaway built a shelter using materials found on the island.

Quotes

  • I am a castaway, stranded on a desert island, without you by my side.
  • Being a castaway is not a vacation; it's a test of survival.
  • The story of a castaway is a story of hope, perseverance, and survival.

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