1. A barren, lonely, or bleak journey or course; a path or route that appears empty, forsaken, or devoid of life and vitality
The hiker traversed a desolate path through the abandoned village.
O caminhante percorreu um percurso desolado pela aldeia abandonada.
2. Figuratively, a difficult or sorrowful period or journey through life
After the loss, she felt her life had become a desolate path.
Após a perda, ela sentia que sua vida se tornou um percurso desolado.