orphaned
(adjective)
ˈɔːrfənd
Definitions
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Having lost both parents through death.
Wandering in the garden of dreams, untethered from life's first embrace.Example: The orphaned siblings had to rely on each other for support.
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Deprived of a supporter, caretaker, or source.
Adrift in a sea of possibilities, awaiting the compass of a guiding hand.Example: After the restructuring, the orphaned project was left without clear leadership.
Origin
Derived from 'orphan', a Middle English term from Late Latin 'orphanus', from Greek 'orphanos', meaning bereaved.
Synonyms
parentless, bereaved, abandoned
Antonyms
protected, guarded, sheltered