forgotten
Translation
forgotten
Examples
The forgotten city was found in the jungle.
The forgotten city was found in the jungle.
He felt forgotten by his old friends.
He felt forgotten by his old friends.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) + noun a forgotten (...) The forgotten city was found.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overlooked, neglected; Antonyms: remembered, cherished
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'forget'. From Old English 'forgietan', from 'for-' (away, amiss) + 'gietan' (to grasp).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'forgotten' letter in an old attic, covered in dust.