Grieved: meaning, definitions and examples

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grieved

 

[ ษกriหvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional distress

To feel or express deep sorrow or distress, especially as a result of loss or suffering. This term is often used in the context of mourning the death of a loved one or facing significant life changes.

Synonyms

bewail, lament, mourn, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • She grieved for her beloved pet that passed away.
  • He was grieved by the news of his friend's illness.
  • They grieved together, sharing their memories of their late father.
Context #2 | Verb

loss

The act of experiencing or expressing sorrow, especially due to a significant loss. This can encompass a wide range of emotional responses, including sadness, anger, and confusion.

Synonyms

feel sorrow, grieve, suffer

Examples of usage

  • Many people grieve in different ways after losing a family member.
  • It's important to allow yourself to grieve and not rush the healing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "grieved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afligido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betrรผbt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berduka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะตั€ะฟั–ะปั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmartwiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affligรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afligido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผzgรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ”ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฒู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarmoucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zarmรบtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalosten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorgmรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™dษ™rlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afligido

Etymology

The word 'grieved' originates from Middle English 'greven', which comes from the Old French 'grever', meaning to burden or load. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'gravare', meaning to make heavy. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent emotional burdens resulting from loss and sorrow. The term has been used in English since at least the 14th century, primarily in connection with mourning and feelings of distress. As language evolved, 'grieve' became synonymous with the expression of grief and sorrow, highlighting the deep emotional impact of loss on individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,068, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.