dolorous

[dol-er-uhs, doh-ler-] / ˈdɒl ər əs, ˈdoʊ lər- /

ADJECTIVE

miserable, anguished

Synonyms

WEAK

afflicted afflictive calamitous deplorable dire distressing doleful dolent dolesome dolorific grievous harrowing heart-rending lamentable lugubrious melancholy mournful painful plaintive regrettable rueful ruthful sad sorrowful woebegone woeful wretched

Antonyms

WEAK

cheery happy hopeful

Example Sentences

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Aye," said the king, "it is a dolourous topic—very painful!

From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha

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