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Vocabulary Entry
jilted
|verb • adjective
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verb
To suddenly reject or abandon someone in a romantic context.
Example Sentences
"She was jilted at the altar by her fiancé."
"He felt heartbroken after being jilted by his long-term girlfriend."
"Many stories explore the consequences of being jilted in love."
A
adjective
Having been abandoned or rejected, especially in a romantic relationship.
Example Sentences
"The jilted lover wrote a book about her experiences."
"He was left with a jilted feeling after she ended their relationship."
"The film featured a jilted character seeking revenge."