Bereft — synonyms, definition

1. bereft (Adjective)

bereaved devoid grief-stricken grieving lacking lovelorn missing mourning sorrowing unbeloved wanting

bereft (Adjective) — Unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love. ex. "I was bereft, and I have never been able to replace her"

bereft (Adjective) — Sorrowful through loss or deprivation. ex. "bereft of hope"

bereft (Adjective) — Not present or included (despite being expected, required or desired). ex. "the film was almost entirely bereft of new jokes"