sorrow
sorrow
deep sadness
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sorrow belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
sorrow synonyms
What's the difference between sorrow / sadness / grief / regret / pity / melancholy
He couldn't hide his sadness after the news.
The family was still in deep grief months later.
He expressed regret for not attending the meeting.
sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune; can be condescending
I felt pity for the stranded travelers.
a pensive, often poetic or nostalgic sadness; literary tone
There was a melancholy feel to the old photographs.
severe unhappiness or suffering, often prolonged and intense
They endured months of misery after the disaster.
She felt heartache when he left town.
extreme mental or emotional suffering; acute distress
He cried out in anguish at the bad news.
the process or period of expressing grief, often following a death; includes rituals
The nation observed a day of mourning for the victims.
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How to pronounce sorrow and what this word means
sorrow means sorrow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sorrow
/ˈsɒrəʊ/
sorrow translation
sorrow
sorrow examples
He looked at the empty bench with quiet sorrow.
sorrow transcription
/ˈsɒrəʊ/, /ˈsɑroʊ/
Questions about this word
sorrow meaning: what does it mean?
deep sadness
sorrow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sorrow is pronounced as /ˈsɒrəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sorrow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He looked at the empty bench with quiet sorrow. Translation: Он посмотрел на пустую скамейку с тихой печалью.
Is sorrow part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, sorrow can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sorrow part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, sorrow can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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