lost soul
The term "lost soul" can describe a person feeling aimless and disconnected in life, as well as someone perceived as spiritually or morally adrift.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)A person who feels disconnected, aimless, or without purpose in life.
Example
- After losing his job, he wandered the streets like a lost soul.
B2Psychology
(informal)An individual who appears lonely, unhappy, and disconnected from others and their surroundings.
Example
- She seemed like a lost soul, struggling to find her place in the world.
C1Religion
(formal)A person believed to be beyond spiritual redemption or salvation.
Example
- In some religious beliefs, a lost soul is one that has strayed too far from the path of righteousness.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lost soul":
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