grief
/ɡɹiːf/noun
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.
Example sentence
- “She was worn out from so much grief.”
Featured as word of the day on February 28, 2028.
Related words
reliefThe removal of stress or discomfort.temperA general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.envyResentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).moodA mental or emotional state, composure.boredomThe state of being bored.comfortContentment, ease.