Abandoned
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Deserted, left behind, or given up completely, often describing buildings, vehicles, or activities that have been forsaken. It can also describe uninhibited or unrestrained behaviour in certain contexts.
“The abandoned factory stood as a crumbling monument to the town's industrial past.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈbæn.dənd/
Syllables
a·ban·doned
Related Words
Synonyms
desertedforsakenderelictvacated
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Wordle
Three instances of the letter A and double-N pattern are key identifiers
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Scrabble
13 points; good for using multiple common letters including double-N and D
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