Desolate and Neglected

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Desolate adjective - Sad from lack of companionship or separation from others.

Usage example: destitute and desolate since her husband walked out on her

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Neglected and desolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neglected" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Neglected adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Usage example: a neglected teddy bear, missing one eye and both ears, shoved into the closet

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Desolate and neglected are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Neglected".

Nearby Words: neglect, neglectful, neglecting

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