Definition of Bereft
Bereft
be·reft
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(adjective)
lonely and sad due to suffering from the death (or less often, departure) of a loved one;
e.g. Her husband's death left her bereft and wondering what she would do next.
(adjective)
lacking something that is expected, wanted, or needed, or deprived of one's use or possession of something (used as "bereft of" in both cases);
e.g. After the break-in, her house was bereft of valuables.
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