Synonyms for

Deserted

Verb / dɪˈzɜ:tɪd / Another word for deserted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abandoned or left alone, often without necessary resources or support.

Synonyms & similar words

forsake derelict abandon desolate desert abandoned defect abandoned empty forsaken lonely desolate barren vacant uninhabited unpopulated unoccupied derelict dilapidated ruined neglected unattended isolated solitary unpeopled depopulated evacuated

Synonyms by register

Formal

abandoned vacant unoccupied derelict

Informal

empty cleared out all gone

Literary

forsaken desolate lonely

Antonyms

inhabited occupied populated crowded frequented bustling lively

Common collocations

  • deserted island
  • deserted street
  • deserted house
  • deserted beach
  • deserted village
  • deserted by
  • left deserted

Word family

noun desertion
verb desert
adjective deserted
adverb desertedly

Usage note

Often used to describe places that were once occupied but are now empty. Can also describe a person who has been abandoned by someone.

Example sentences

  1. The old, deserted house gave me the creeps.
  2. The playground was deserted on a rainy day.
  3. The island was completely deserted after the storm.
  4. The town felt deserted after the factory closed down.
  5. The abandoned car had been deserted for years.

Quotes

  • 'The empty vessels make the greatest sound.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'It is better to be alone than in bad company.' - George Washington
  • 'Solitude is the soul's holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead.' - Katrina Kenison

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