bereaved person
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
If the bereaved person does not immediately respond, he says you should not be surprised.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
Overfed: I can’t imagine how the concept of bringing food to a bereaved person has escaped you.
From Washington Post • May 28, 2022
"Of course we know the prime minister can't meet every bereaved person, but we really feel he should be meeting one of the largest groups of bereaved families in the country."
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2020
Saying you’re sorry, and then never mentioning the death again is not a good idea, unless the bereaved person has asked you expressly to do this.
From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2017
Perhaps it is better than any other word of sympathy, although all who can should write to a bereaved person.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
