Meaning & use

sorrow

noun·Academic

A deep feeling of sadness or grief, usually caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.

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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.

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