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deserted

/dɪˈzɝːtɪd/
de · sert · ed
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• adjective

1

Empty of people; abandoned or unoccupied.

Example

"We walked down the deserted streets of the historic town early on Sunday morning."

2

Left behind or forsaken by a spouse, companion, or supporter.

Example

"The community clinic provided vital assistance to deserted families struggling to make ends meet."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the past participle of the verb 'desert', borrowed via Old French 'deserter' from Late Latin 'desertare', a frequentative of Latin 'deserere' (to abandon or leave), from 'de-' (undo) and 'serere' (to join or bind together).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deserted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deserted
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