Hyphenation
for·sak·enTurkish pronunciation
fôrseykınSynonyms
cast off,
derelict,
deserted,
desolate,
destitute,
disowned,
forlorn,
friendless,
godforsaken,
ignored,
isolated,
jilted,
left at the altar,
left behind,
left in the lurchPronunciation
/fôrˈsākən/ /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
Etymology
[ f&r-'sAk, for- ] (transitive verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English forsacan, from for- + sacan to dispute; akin to Old English sacu action at law; more at SAKE.