noun

sorrow

/ˈsɑːroʊ/ · say it: SAR·oh

deep distress caused by loss

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1. (noun) a feeling of sadness or grief, often caused by loss or disappointment

2. (noun) an event or situation that causes sadness

Examples

1. She felt deep sorrow after her father passed away.
2. The family faced many sorrows during that difficult year.

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sorrow

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