Grieving woman: meaning, definitions and examples

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grieving woman

 

[ ˈɡriːvɪŋ ˈwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional state

A grieving woman is someone who is experiencing deep sorrow, especially due to the death of a loved one. It is a state of intense sadness and mourning.

Synonyms

bereaved woman, mourner

Examples of usage

  • She was a grieving woman after the loss of her husband.
  • The grieving woman found solace in the support of her friends and family.

Translations

Translations of the word "grieving woman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mulher enlutada

🇮🇳 शोकाकुल महिला

🇩🇪 trauernde Frau

🇮🇩 wanita yang berduka

🇺🇦 жінка, яка горює

🇵🇱 kobieta pogrążona w żałobie

🇯🇵 悲しむ女性

🇫🇷 femme en deuil

🇪🇸 mujer en duelo

🇹🇷 yaslı kadın

🇰🇷 슬퍼하는 여자

🇸🇦 امرأة حزينة

🇨🇿 truchlící žena

🇸🇰 smútiaca žena

🇨🇳 悲伤的女人

🇸🇮 žalujoča ženska

🇮🇸 sorgmædd kona

🇰🇿 қайғылы әйел

🇬🇪 დამწუხრებული ქალი

🇦🇿 kədərli qadın

🇲🇽 mujer afligida

Word origin

The term 'grieving woman' has been used for centuries to describe a woman who is mourning the loss of a loved one. The act of grieving is a natural response to loss, and women have been historically associated with expressing their emotions more openly than men. Throughout history, women have played a significant role in rituals and ceremonies surrounding death and mourning, providing support and comfort to those who are grieving. The concept of a grieving woman embodies the complexity of emotions that come with loss, including sadness, loneliness, and the need for connection and support.