Imagine something important being physically taken from you. This phrase conveys a similar metaphorical sense of loss.

Metaphorical Loss

Use 'be shorn of' to highlight the significant negative impact of losing something valuable.

Emphasizes Impact

This phrase is often used to underscore a stripping away that is thorough and can be humiliating or damaging.

Used in its original, literal sense refers to cutting off wool or hair, often suggesting a thorough and complete removal.

Remember that 'shorn' is often used in the past tense, as the act of shearing has already occurred.

Primarily used regarding animals, especially those with wool or fleece like sheep or alpacas.