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ABANDONED

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

9 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective

A 1/1
B 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
O 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of ABANDONED

verb

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

verb

To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue.

verb

To leave behind; to desert as in a ship or a position, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility.

"Many baby girls have been abandoned on the streets of Beijing."

adjective

Having given oneself up to vice; immoral; extremely wicked, or sinning without restraint; irreclaimably wicked.

adjective

No longer maintained by its former owners, residents or caretakers; forsaken, deserted.

adjective

Free from constraint; uninhibited.

Antonyms of ABANDONED

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of ABANDONED in a Sentence

  • "Many baby girls have been abandoned on the streets of Beijing."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is ABANDONED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ABANDONED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ABANDONED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ABANDONED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter abandoned Total
Scrabble 131121112 13
WWF 141221212 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABANDONED

100 words from the letters in ABANDONED

How to Use ABANDONED in Word Games

ABANDONED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABANDONED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABANDONED

What does ABANDONED mean?
ABANDONED is a verb. To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
Is ABANDONED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABANDONED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ABANDONED worth in Scrabble?
ABANDONED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ABANDONED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ABANDONED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ABANDONED?
Synonyms of ABANDONED include: bad, careless, cast aside, corrupt, demoralized, depraved. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.