sorrow

Definition

  • n. an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
  • n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Word forms

Past tense
sorrowed
Past participle
sorrowed
Present participle
sorrowing
Third person singular
sorrows

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She felt a deep sorrow when she heard about her friend's illness.

  2. vi.

    He sorrowed over the lost opportunity to travel abroad.