abandoned

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left in a particular place or condition, usually forever:

An abandoned baby was found in a box on the hospital steps.

The world is full of abandoned mines.

People feel abandoned by the government.

left behind, or left without care and protection:

Shelters are full of abandoned pets.

The fire started in an abandoned warehouse.

an abandoned place or vehicle is no longer being used or cared for because its owner does not want it any more:

The planned site for the development is an abandoned quarry.