1. A lonely, isolated, or abandoned pathway or trail with little to no human presence or activity
The hikers walked along a deserted path through the forest.
Os caminhantes percorreram uma senda deserta pela floresta.
2. Figuratively, a lonely or solitary course of action or life direction
He chose a deserted path in his career, unconventional and isolated.
Ele escolheu uma senda deserta em sua carreira, pouco convencional e isolada.