Bereaved: meaning, definitions and examples

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bereaved

[ bɪˈriːvd ]

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feeling of loss

Suffering the loss of a loved one through death. It is a state of being deprived of something valuable or important.

Synonyms

grieving, mourning, sorrowful

Examples of usage

Many bereaved families struggle to cope with their loss.
She felt deeply bereaved after the passing of her husband.

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to deprive and make desolate

To leave someone feeling sad and lonely, especially by death or departure.

Synonyms

deprive, desolate, rob

Examples of usage

The sudden death of her pet bereaved her of companionship.
The war bereaved many families of their homes and loved ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "bereaved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enlutado

🇮🇳 शोक संतप्त

🇩🇪 trauernd

🇮🇩 berduka

🇺🇦 в жалобі

🇵🇱 pogrożony w żałobie

🇯🇵 喪失感を抱えた

🇫🇷 endeuillé

🇪🇸 afligido

🇹🇷 yaslı

🇰🇷 상실한

🇸🇦 مفجوع

🇨🇿 zarmoucený

🇸🇰 smútiaci

🇨🇳 丧失亲人的

🇸🇮 žalujoč

🇮🇸 syrgjandi

🇰🇿 қайғылы

🇬🇪 გლოვობს

🇦🇿 yaslı

🇲🇽 afligido

Word origin

The word 'bereaved' comes from the Old English word 'bereafian', which means 'to deprive of, take away, seize, rob'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term is commonly associated with the feeling of grief and loss, particularly in the context of death.