Adjective
bereft
IPA /bɪˈreft/
Completely lacking something important or desirable, often after losing it or being unable to find any of it.
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After another failed attempt, we felt bereft of ideas.
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IPA /bɪˈreft/
Completely lacking something important or desirable, often after losing it or being unable to find any of it.
After another failed attempt, we felt bereft of ideas.
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