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Lost Definition & Meaning

1. Unable to find one's way or direction; misplaced or missing.

Example: I lost my keys and can't find them anywhere.

2. No longer possessed or available; gone or missing.

Example: The company lost a lot of money in the stock market crash.

3. Having no hope or chance of recovery; doomed.

Example: The hiker was lost in the wilderness and had no means of survival.

4. Feeling confused, uncertain, or disoriented.

Example: I feel lost in this new city and don't know where to go.

5. Having failed to win or succeed; defeated or unsuccessful.

Example: The team lost the game by a single point.

Examples of the word lost used in sentences.

  • I lost my keys and couldn't get into the house.
  • She always gets lost in unfamiliar places.
  • The hiker got lost in the mountains and had to call for help.
  • The child cried because he lost his favorite toy.
  • He felt lost and didn't know what to do next.
  • My keys are lost and I can't leave the house without them.
  • He lost his wallet while shopping for groceries at the supermarket.
  • She felt lost when her friends left her alone at the party.
  • I got lost in the city while trying to find my way back to the hotel.
  • I lost my phone yesterday and now I can't find it anywhere.
  • We got lost on our hike and had to use our map to find our way back.
  • Have you seen my phone? I seem to have lost it somewhere in the house.
  • I lost my wallet on the way to the train station this morning.
  • She felt lost in the big city, with so many unfamiliar sights and sounds.
  • He was upset to learn that his team had lost the game in the final moments.
  • The history book was so fascinating that I lost track of time and ended up staying up all night reading it.
  • I'm feeling lost without my phone, I can't remember anyone's number off the top of my head anymore.
  • Sarah was lost in thought when she suddenly realized she had missed her train.
  • Due to the heavy fog, the driver lost control of his car and crashed it into a nearby tree.
  • After getting lost in the wilderness for two days, John finally found his way back to civilization.
  • After wandering for hours, the hiker realized he was lost and had no idea how to get back to the trailhead.
  • The traveler had lost his luggage during the flight, resulting in a stressful start to his vacation as he had to make do with minimal belongings.
  • The company's stock value plunged after the CEO's scandalous affairs were revealed, leaving investors feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
  • Mark couldn't help but feel lost and alone since the passing of his father, he missed him terribly and didn't know how to move on.
  • The young musician felt lost in the competitive world of music industry, struggling to find her place and make a name for herself.
  • The writer was completely lost in thought as he crafted the final paragraph of his novel.
  • The traveler felt lost in the bustling city, unable to find his way back to his hotel.
  • The company's profits have been steadily declining, leaving the CEO feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
  • Despite his vast experience in hiking, he still managed to get lost in the woods.
  • After the sudden death of her husband, the widow felt lost and alone in the world.
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