Mourn: meaning, definitions and examples

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mourn

[ mɔːn ]

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grief

Feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.

Synonyms

bewail, grieve, lament, sorrow, weep

Examples of usage

She mourned her husband's death for years.
The whole nation mourned the tragic loss of the president.

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regret

Feel regret or sadness about (the loss or disappearance of something).

Synonyms

bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament, regret

Examples of usage

She mourned the end of her relationship with him.
He mourned the passing of his youth.

Translations

Translations of the word "mourn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamentar

🇮🇳 शोक मनाना

🇩🇪 trauern

🇮🇩 berduka

🇺🇦 оплакувати

🇵🇱 opłakiwać

🇯🇵 悲しむ (kanashimu)

🇫🇷 pleurer

🇪🇸 llorar

🇹🇷 yas tutmak

🇰🇷 애도하다 (aedo-hada)

🇸🇦 يَندُب

🇨🇿 truchlit

🇸🇰 smútiť

🇨🇳 哀悼 (āidào)

🇸🇮 žalovati

🇮🇸 syrgja

🇰🇿 азалау

🇬🇪 გლოვა (glova)

🇦🇿 yas tutmaq

🇲🇽 llorar

Word origin

The word 'mourn' originated from the Old English word 'murnan', which means 'to mourn, bemoan, long after'. The word has been used in English since the Middle Ages and has retained its meaning of expressing sorrow or regret for a loss. The act of mourning has been a common human experience throughout history, often accompanied by rituals and customs to honor the deceased or the lost. The concept of mourning has evolved over time, but the core emotion of deep sorrow and regret remains central to its meaning.

See also: mourner, mournful, mournfully, mourning.