be·reft 
/bɪˈrɛft/ adjective
/bɪˈrɛft/ adjective : sad because a family member or friend has died
▪ the young soldier's bereft [=(more commonly) bereaved] mother
▪ the young soldier's bereft [=(more commonly) bereaved] mother
bereft of
: not having (something that is needed, wanted, or expected)
▪ They appear to be completely bereft of new ideas. [=to be completely without new ideas] ▪ He was bereft of all hope. ▪ a man bereft of reason
▪ They appear to be completely bereft of new ideas. [=to be completely without new ideas] ▪ He was bereft of all hope. ▪ a man bereft of reason
