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bereft Synonyms

Another word for bereft

Choosing another word for bereft depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial quality or asset (usually followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"After the prolonged drought, the valley looked completely deprived of plant life."

Strongest
deprived
devoid
Strong
destitute
stripped
wanting

• adjective (Context 2)

Deeply sad and lonely, especially because someone has died or left.

Usage Example

"He felt utterly forlorn when his lifelong companion passed away."

Strongest
forlorn
Strong
desolate
inconsolable
heartbroken
bereaved
grief-stricken
disconsolate

Opposites of bereft

The opposite of bereft shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consoled
comforted
endowed
replete
joyful
full
See all opposites of bereft

• Nearby Words

bereave
bereaved
bereavement
bereft
beret
beretta
berg

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bereft. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bereft
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