grief

noun

ˈgrēf

: deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement

his grief over his son's death

: a cause of such suffering

life's joys and griefs

: trouble, annoyance

enough grief for one day

: annoying or playful criticism

getting grief from his friends

: an unfortunate outcome : disaster

—used chiefly in the phrase come to grief

: mishap, misadventure

obsolete : grievance sense 2

Example Sentences

He has been unable to recover from his grief at his son's death. She was overcome with grief. the joys and griefs of our lives I've had enough grief for one day. Trying to fix the computer isn't worth the grief. He's taken a lot of grief from his friends. His friends have been giving him a lot of grief. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Since her passing, the royal family has shown unity in their grief.

Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Twenty-one years ago today, Americans united in their grief and in their opposition to extremist forces who attacked the country on September 11.

CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief.

ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 But can the Sussexes and the royals reconcile in grief?

Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Set over the course of three days, Flight is a portrait of a family in grief, and how to move forward when a family's anchor is gone.

The Editors, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief.

Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 One is the slightly soapish Maddie story involving her friends, her mother and Ellen’s attempts to move on in her grief.

John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 His death has left his mother, Lea Minalga, founder of a Kane County support group for the parents of drug users, adrift in grief.

John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	griefs
释义	grief noun ˈgrēf 1 a : deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement his grief over his son's death b : a cause of such suffering life's joys and griefs 2 a : trouble, annoyance enough grief for one day b : annoying or playful criticism getting grief from his friends c : an unfortunate outcome : disaster —used chiefly in the phrase come to grief d : mishap, misadventure 3 obsolete : grievance sense 2 Synonyms affliction anguish dolefulness dolor heartache heartbreak sorriness sorrow woe See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He has been unable to recover from his grief at his son's death. She was overcome with grief. the joys and griefs of our lives I've had enough grief for one day. Trying to fix the computer isn't worth the grief. He's taken a lot of grief from his friends. His friends have been giving him a lot of grief. See More Recent Examples on the Web Since her passing, the royal family has shown unity in their grief. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Twenty-one years ago today, Americans united in their grief and in their opposition to extremist forces who attacked the country on September 11. CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief. ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 But can the Sussexes and the royals reconcile in grief? Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Set over the course of three days, Flight is a portrait of a family in grief, and how to move forward when a family's anchor is gone. The Editors, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 One is the slightly soapish Maddie story involving her friends, her mother and Ellen’s attempts to move on in her grief. John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 His death has left his mother, Lea Minalga, founder of a Kane County support group for the parents of drug users, adrift in grief. John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English gref, from Anglo-French gref, grief injustice, calamity, from gref, adjective heavy, grievous, from Vulgar Latin grevis, alteration of Latin gravis* — see grieve First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing grief grief-stricken come to grief good grief grief-stricken come to grief good grief Kids Definition grief noun ˈgrēf 1 : very deep sorrow 2 : a cause of sorrow The dog was nothing but grief to its owner. 3 : things that cause problems I've had enough grief for one day. 4 : an unfortunate happening The boat came to grief on the rocks. Medical Definition grief noun ˈgrēf : deep and poignant emotional distress caused by or as if by bereavement Although, there is no consensus on the defining features that would distinguish normal and pathological grief, it is generally accepted that grief becomes pathological when the reactions are excessive, prolonged, or unresolved. Jaye Wald and Rosemarie Alvaro, The Journal of Rehabilitation also : a cause of such suffering griefs noun plural of grief as in frustrations the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts there seemed to be no end to the grief that the school bullies were giving to the young boy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frustrations irritations exasperations displeasures annoyances vexations discomforts angers aggravations agitations indignations troubles distresses resentments perturbations outrages botherations pips upsets disturbances bothers aggros pets irritabilities galls ires peeves piques danders chafes umbrages dudgeons huffs Antonyms & Near Antonyms pleasures delights
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