abandonment (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈbændənmənt/
Definition
The act of leaving a person, place, or thing permanently or for a long time, often when you should have stayed or looked after them/it. It can also refer to the state of being left behind.
Examples
The old house showed clear signs of abandonment, with broken windows and overgrown gardens.
Many children suffer from feelings of abandonment when their parents divorce.
The project's abandonment was due to a lack of funding and interest.
How to Use abandonment
- abandonment of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of leaving or giving up something or someone. — "The abandonment of the old factory led to urban decay."
- feelings of abandonment (collocation)
- Emotions associated with being left alone or deserted. — "She struggled with strong feelings of abandonment after her friend moved away."
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