godforsaken

god·for·sak·en

[god-fer-sey-kuhn, god-fer-sey-]
adjective ( sometimes initial capital letter )
1.
desolate; remote; deserted: They live in some godforsaken place 40 miles from the nearest town.
2.
wretched; neglected; pitiable.

Origin:
1855–60; God + forsaken


1. bleak, dreary, lonely. 2. forlorn, miserable.
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godforsaken (ˈɡɒdfəˌseɪkən, ˌɡɒdfəˈseɪkən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (usually prenominal) desolate; dreary; forlorn
2.  wicked

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