Bereft

Pronunciation: /bərˈɛft/

Bereft (adjective)

  1. Feeling very sad because something important is missing.
  2. Not having something that is needed or wanted.

Examples

  • She felt bereft after the loss of her pet.
  • He was bereft when his friend moved away.

Common collocations: feel bereft, bereft of hope, bereft of resources, bereft of support

Synonyms of Bereft

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bereft

  • having something in abundance
  • provided with necessary items