Phrase guide

lost soul

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A soul that is destined to go to hell; a person possessing such a soul.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: set phrase

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

One who is forlorn, who lacks direction, purpose, or motivation in life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: loser, sad sack

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: menetetty sielu — a soul or person destined to go to hell
  • Portuguese: alma penada — a soul or person destined to go to hell
  • Finnish: eksynyt sielu — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • French: âme en peine — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • Māori: ihongaro — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • Polish: osoba zagubiona — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • Portuguese: perdido na vida — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • Spanish: alma perdida — a person lacking direction or motivation in life
  • Spanish: alma en pena — a person lacking direction or motivation in life