Main Entry: griev·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈgrē-vəs\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 : causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow <a grievous wound> <a grievous loss>
2 : oppressive, onerous <grievous costs of war>
3 : serious, grave <grievous fault>

— griev·ous·ly adverb

— griev·ous·ness noun