sorrowfulness

The pervading atmosphere of sorrowfulness in much of Josquin’s music, whether applied to sacred music or secular songs of unhappy love, is typical of his strife-filled time.

So I urge thee not to allow the sorrowfulness of life about thee to depress thee.

“That is true,” replied Tessa, the sorrowfulness of the tone softening its curtness.

Again and again Mrs. Carpenter's eyes rested on her with a lingering, tender sorrowfulness, which was not their wont.

Ted had never liked him; especially he had hated his attitude about Ruth—his avowed sorrowfulness with which the heart had nothing to do.