Sorrow (Noun)
Meaning 1
An emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
Something that causes great unhappiness; "her death was a great grief to John".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her eyes reflected a deep sorrow that seemed to weigh her down.
- The news of his passing filled her with a sense of sorrow that took months to overcome.
- The classical music expressed the composer's sorrow and longing for his lost love.
- After the divorce, he struggled to cope with the sorrow that lingered for years.
- The sight of the abandoned puppies filled her heart with sorrow and she couldn't help but tear up.
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Meaning 4
Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.