Sorrowfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorrowfulness

 

[ หˆsษ’rษ™สŠfสŠlnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state of being sorrowful; sadness; grief.

Synonyms

grief, melancholy, sadness.

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Word Description / Examples
sorrowfulness

This word describes a state of deep sadness and heartache, often used in a formal or literary context.

  • The sorrowfulness in her eyes was evident after the loss of her father.
  • He wrote a poem that captured the sorrowfulness of his lonely evenings.
sadness

Sadness is a general term for the feeling of unhappiness or sorrow and can be used in a variety of situations, typically not as intense as grief.

  • Her sadness was apparent after she failed the exam.
  • He tried to hide his sadness but couldn't stop the tears.
grief

Grief is intense sadness, usually due to the death of a loved one or a significant loss, and itโ€™s often emotional and profound.

  • She couldn't speak through her grief after the funeral.
  • His grief was overwhelming when he heard the news.
melancholy

Melancholy refers to a deep, pensive, and sometimes romantic sadness. It often conveys a more reflective or nostalgic tone.

  • There was a sense of melancholy in the old photographs.
  • He felt a wave of melancholy when he thought about his childhood home.

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't hide the sorrowfulness in his eyes.
  • She was overwhelmed by the sorrowfulness of the situation.
Context #2 | Noun

expression

The quality of showing or expressing sorrow.

Synonyms

lamentation, mourning, weeping.

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sorrowfulness

This term is suitable for expressing a deep sense of sadness or grief that is more general and can apply to various situations, including personal loss, disappointment, or empathy for others' suffering.

  • Her eyes showed deep sorrowfulness after hearing the tragic news.
  • There was an air of sorrowfulness in the room after the announcement.
mourning

Mourning refers specifically to the period or act of grieving for someone who has died. It usually involves rituals and customs that vary across cultures.

  • The family is in mourning after the loss of their beloved grandmother.
  • Many wore black as a sign of mourning during the funeral.
lamentation

Lamentation is typically used in contexts where people are openly expressing their grief through words, cries, or actions. It often implies a strong, demonstrative display of sorrow.

  • The village was filled with the sound of lamentation after the disaster.
  • Her lamentation over the loss of her father was heart-wrenching.
weeping

Weeping describes the act of shedding tears, often accompanied by sobs, due to sadness, pain, or distress. It's a more physical expression of sorrow.

  • She couldn't stop weeping when she heard the sad news.
  • The child's weeping echoed in the silent room.

Examples of usage

  • Her voice was filled with sorrowfulness as she recounted the tragic event.
  • The painting captured the sorrowfulness of the scene perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorrowfulness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tristeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Traurigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesedihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผัƒั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใฟ (kanashimi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tristesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tristeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hรผzรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ”” (seulpeum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู† (huzn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค (bฤ“ishฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mts'ukharรฉba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tristeza

Etymology

The word 'sorrowfulness' is derived from the Middle English word 'sorwefull' which means full of sorrow. It has been used in English literature to depict deep sadness and grief for centuries, often associated with tragic events or emotional hardships.

See also: sorrow, sorrowful, sorrowfully, sorrowing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,394, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.