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