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left stranded

ADJECTIVE
deserted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barren derelict desolate empty forlorn isolated lonely neglected uninhabited vacant
STRONG
bare forsaken left relinquished
WEAK
bereft cast-off godforsaken left in the lurch lorn solitary uncouth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful filled full happy inhabited pleased populated productive used
WEAK
busy crowded populous

Example Sentences

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Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, many of them people who had only arrived in the region to change planes.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The wicketkeeper batter was left stranded on 93, but his knock proved the glue that held Sri Lanka's innings together after the top order wobbled against England's spin.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Belgian authorities on Wednesday investigated drone sightings that halted air traffic overnight at several airports, as flights resumed after hundreds of passengers were left stranded.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

Jadeja was left stranded on 61 from 181 balls.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

The number of pegs you left stranded on the board determined your score.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull