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Godforsaken

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒdfəˌseɪkən/ (British English), /ˈɡɑːdfərˌseɪkən/ (American English)

Definitions

  • Remote, desolate, or abandoned, often in a negative or undesirable way.
  • Neglected, wretched, or lacking hope.

Usage Examples

  • They found themselves stranded in a godforsaken desert town.
  • Why do you live in this godforsaken place?
  • The soldiers were sent to a godforsaken battlefield far from civilization.

Etymology

Derived from "God" and "forsaken," meaning "abandoned by God." The term dates back to the 17th century and is used figuratively to describe isolated or unpleasant locations.

Synonyms

  • Desolate
  • Isolated
  • Abandoned
  • Wretched
  • Hopeless

Antonyms

  • Inhabited
  • Welcoming
  • Prosperous
  • Comfortable

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Olvidado por Dios /ol.biˈða.ðo poɾ djos/
French Maudit /mo.di/
German Gottverlassen /ˈɡɔtvɛʁˌlasən/
Italian Dimenticato da Dio /di.men.tiˈka.to da ˈdi.o/
Russian Заброшенный (Zabroshennyy) /zɐˈbro.ʂɨ.nɨj/
Hindi भगवान द्वारा छोड़ा हुआ (Bhagwan dwara chhoda hua) /bʰəɡ.ʋɑːn dʋɑː.rɑː tʃʰoː.ɖɑː hʊ.ɑː/
Chinese (Mandarin) 被上帝遗弃的 (Bèi shàngdì yíqì de) /peɪ ʂɑŋ˥˩ ti˥˩ ji˧˥ tɕʰi˥˩ tə/
Japanese 神に見放された (Kami ni mihanasareta) /ka.mi ni mi.ha.na.sa.re.ta/
Korean 신에게 버림받은 (Sinege beorimbadeun) /ɕi.ne.ɡe pʌ.rim.ba.dɯn/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈɡɒdfəˌseɪkən/
  • American English: /ˈɡɑːdfərˌseɪkən/
  • Australian English: Similar to British pronunciation, but with a slightly more open "o" sound.

Historical Usage

The word "godforsaken" was historically used to describe places perceived as abandoned or cursed. In literature, it often conveys a sense of despair or extreme isolation.

Cultural Nuances

While "godforsaken" is widely used in English to describe unpleasant places, some cultures may avoid it due to its religious connotation. It can be seen as a strong or dramatic expression in formal writing.

More Information

The phrase is commonly used in literature and films to evoke desolation. It is often metaphorical rather than literal, emphasizing the remoteness or inhospitability of a location.

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