an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; he tried to express his sorrow at her loss'
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; he drank to drown his sorrows; he wrote a note expressing his regret; to his rue, the error cost him the game
[ Syn: regret , rue , ruefulness ]
something that causes great unhappiness; her death was a great grief to John
[ Syn: grief ]
the state of being sad; she tired of his perpetual sadness
[ Syn: sadness , sorrowfulness ]
sorrow (n.)
feel grief
[ Syn: grieve ]