NYT Dictionary
LOVELORN
/lʌvˈlɔɹn/AdjectiveNounLOVE-lornlove-lorn · 2 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Abandoned or forsaken by one's lover; having constant bad luck in romance; desperate for love.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From love + lorn.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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