adj.
Pronunciation: - ' reft
Function: adjective
Date: 1565
1 a : deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something ― usually used with of <both players are instantly bereft of their poise ― A. E. Wier> b : lacking something needed, wanted, or expected ― used with of <the book is ⋯ completely bereft of an index ― Times Lit. Supp. >
2 : BEREAVED <a bereft mother>