Widowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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widowed
[ หwษชdoสd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น viรบvo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคงเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verwitwet
๐ฎ๐ฉ janda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดะพะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wdowa
๐ฏ๐ต ๆชไบกไบบ
๐ซ๐ท veuve
๐ช๐ธ viuda
๐น๐ท dul kadฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vdova
๐ธ๐ฐ vdova
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏกๅฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ vdova
๐ฎ๐ธ ekki giftur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แแแแฌแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ dul
๐ฒ๐ฝ viuda
Word origin
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.
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