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mournful

[mawrn-fuhl, mohrn-] / ˈmɔrn fəl, ˈmoʊrn- /


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Victorious Spanish fans and mournful Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York for their blockbuster clash Sunday, reigniting fervor that had dipped with the US exit.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Instead of soaring uplift and ascension, it presents a mournful void.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” “Noah Wyle and Sterling K. Brown are locks to repeat, and Mark Ruffalo’s mournful ‘Task’ hero is another potential winner.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

I heard a mournful whistle off in the distance.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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