Meaning & use
sorrow
A deep feeling of sadness or grief, usually caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.
See it in a sentence
She felt a wave of sorrow when she learned her childhood home had been sold.
The community shared its sorrow at the loss of a beloved teacher.
A note on using this word
Sorrow is somewhat formal or literary compared to everyday 'sadness', and often implies a deeper, longer-lasting feeling.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “sorrow”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.