grievousness

Example Sentences

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Politicians, especially candidates for the presidency, are judged on matters other than their political views and the grievousness of their sins.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

This is a common mistake, right up there with whether the Ace of Base song goes “I saw the sun” or “I saw the sign,” but in no way does that excuse its grievousness.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2018

On his new album, "Love and the Death of Damnation," due out in August, he slips out of grievousness on a few compositions, including a Gospel-like soul song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2015

We all know the extent and the grievousness of the calamity it has wrought on the universe.

From England, Canada and the Great War by Desjardins, Louis-Georges

Though he was obstinately bent on acting in accordance with his own views, yet he was morbidly desirous of discussing the grievousness of his position with his friends.

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony