Definitions

grief

[greef] / grif /

NOUN

mental suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agony anguish bereavement despair discomfort gloom heartache heartbreak melancholy misery mourning pain regret remorse sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness woe worry

STRONG

affliction care dejection depression desolation despondency disquiet distress dole dolor grievance harassment infelicity lamentation malaise mortification mournfulness purgatory rue torture trial tribulation vexation wretchedness

WEAK

bemoaning bewailing deploring lamenting repining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage blessing cheer comfort contentedness contentment gladness good health happiness health joy joyfulness peace pleasure relief satisfaction

STRONG

aid calm help hopefulness

WEAK

delight ecstasy exhilaration

Example Sentences

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Meg thinks the trip to India could help her cope with her grief over the festive period, and will also give her a chance to reflect on her parents' memory, with her childhood friend, Beth.

From BBC

They struggle every day with frustration, fear, grief, guilt, anger and shame.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that everyone should "pause and think of this and how too many families have been plunged into such sudden grief".

From BBC

Farr said she doesn’t want to play grief forever but upcoming episodes will continue to show Sharon “trying to figure out who she is as a ‘one’ instead of a ‘two.’

From Los Angeles Times

“I was on grief brain at the time and just feel I was taken advantage of and really sold a bill of goods,” said Tutera, 70.

From Los Angeles Times

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