Adjective
desolate
IPA /ˈdesələt/
Empty, bleak and without people, making a place feel lonely, sad or unwelcoming to anyone who sees it.
See example sentence: desolate
The abandoned seaside resort looked desolate in the winter rain.
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bereft
IPA /bɪˈreft/
Completely lacking something important or desirable, often after losing it or being unable to find any of it.
See example sentence: bereft
After another failed attempt, we felt bereft of ideas.
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