abandoned
UK: əˈbændənd | US: əˈbændənd
adj. left permanently and no longer used or occupied
adj. unrestrained; completely given over to a desire or impulse
vt. past tense of "abandon": to leave behind or give up completely
The word "abandoned" originates from the Old French concept of surrendering control ("a-" + "bandon"). Over time, "abandon" evolved to mean giving up entirely, and the suffix "-ed" was added to form the past participle. The modern sense reflects both literal desertion ("an abandoned house") and figurative surrender to impulses ("abandoned laughter").
The abandoned factory was overgrown with weeds.
She danced with abandoned joy at the party.
The sailors abandoned the sinking ship.
The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.
His abandoned lifestyle worried his family.