accidentally-forsaken
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli-fɔrˈseɪkən/
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli-fɔːˈseɪkən/
(forsake)
abandon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forsake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forsacan,' where 'for-' meant 'completely' and 'sacan' meant 'to oppose or dispute.'
Historical Evolution
'forsacan' transformed into the Middle English word 'forsaken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'forsake.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to completely oppose or reject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to abandon or renounce.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unintentionally abandoned or neglected.
The old house was accidentally-forsaken, left to decay over the years.
Synonyms
unintentionally-abandonedinadvertently-neglected
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/08 23:22