Bereft
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəˈɹɛft/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bereft is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of bereave.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of bereave.
More Meanings
- (of a person) Pained by the loss of someone.
- Deprived of, stripped of, robbed of.
- Lacking, devoid of.
Example Sentences
bereft of gorm
bereft of strength
I was utterly bereft in the months following my wife's death.
The hosts had not lost in 12 home European games but looked shaky at the back and bereft of attacking ideas, inviting Stoke forward for further opportunities.
Synonyms for bereft
Depending on context, synonyms include barren, destitute, sorrowful, bereaved, lovelorn, mourning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sorrowing, sorrowful, grieving, mourning, lovelorn, unbeloved.
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