lovelorn

[ luhv-lawrn ]

adjective

1. being without love; forsaken by one's lover.

lovelorn

/ ˈlʌvˌlɔːn /

adjective

1. miserable because of unrequited love or unhappiness in love

Derived Forms

• ˈloveˌlornness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lovelorn¹

First recorded in 1625–35; love + lorn

Example Sentences

The casting reflects the distinct identities and histories of the members, each offering something different to lovelorn girls and copycat boys so intoxicated by Beatlemania.

From BBC

Have warm feelings toward Copenhagen’s favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, and his little tales about lovelorn mermaids and ugly ducklings?

From Los Angeles Times

As Nicholson’s lovelorn codependent shifts personalities as she changes from partner to partner, Baker asks how headstrong girls grow up to become malleable women.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the chronicling of Bridget’s lovelorn escapades still struck a chord in people trying to balance new modernity with the pull of romantic desire.

From Salon

Why you should see it: Though this is the fourth “Bridget Jones” movie, it’s always pleasant to check in with everyone’s favorite lovelorn, blonde Brit.

From Salon