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Widowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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widowed

 

[ หˆwษชdoสŠd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relation status

Widowed refers to a person whose spouse has died and who has not remarried. It indicates an emotional and social status, often associated with grief and loss.

Synonyms

alone, bereaved, single

Examples of usage

  • She became widowed after her husband passed away last year.
  • Many widowed individuals seek support groups to help cope with their loss.
  • The widowed mother struggled to provide for her children.
  • He is a widowed man living alone since his wife died.
  • After being widowed, she found solace in her community.

Translations

Translations of the word "widowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viรบvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคงเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwitwet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœชไบกไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท veuve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viuda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dul kadฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑู…ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdova

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vdova

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏกๅฆ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdova

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekki giftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒก แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viuda

Etymology

The word 'widowed' derives from the Old English word 'wฤซdewe', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic '*widwล', meaning 'to be alone' or 'to be bereaved'. The term has evolved through various English dialects over centuries, maintaining its core meaning. As cultures and societal norms changed, the portrayal of widows, especially women, shifted as well, often reflecting the perceived status of such individuals in society. Historically, widows faced numerous challenges, including financial instability and social stigma, especially in patriarchal societies. The modern use of the term has expanded to encompass both genders and promote more inclusive discussions about grief and loss associated with losing a spouse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,326, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.