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 ]

feel grief

[ Syn: grieve ]