sorrow

• Sentiment de profonde tristesse, de peine ou d'affliction, généralement provoqué par une perte, une déception ou un malheur. Peut désigner aussi la cause de cette tristesse.

A noun referring to a feeling of deep distress, sadness, or grief caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.

1. Deep sadnessB2formal

   A feeling of deep distress, sadness, or regret caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.

   chagrin profond

   • She felt great sorrow after the loss of her friend.
   • The community shared in the sorrow of the tragedy.
   • He expressed his sorrow for the mistakes he made.

   Synonymesanguishdesolationdistressgriefmiserymourningsadnessunhappinesswoe

   Antonymesdelightelationgladnesshappinessjoy

2. Cause of griefB2formal

   An event or circumstance that causes sadness or regret.

   Cause de chagrin

   • The war brought many sorrows to the people.
   • Her life was filled with sorrows and hardships.
   • He considered his failed business a great sorrow.

   Synonymesadversityafflictiongriefmisfortunetrialtroublewoe

   Antonymesblessingdelightjoy

• Verbe exprimant l'action de ressentir ou de manifester du chagrin, de la tristesse ou des regrets.

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing grief, sadness, or regret.

1. Feel or express sadnessB2formal

   To feel or show deep sadness, regret, or grief.

   s'affliger, être en deuil

   • She sorrowed over the loss of her beloved pet.
   • The nation sorrowed for the victims of the tragedy.
   • He sorrowed deeply when he heard the news.

   Synonymesagonizegrievelamentmournsufferwailweep

   Antonymescelebraterejoice