Definition of sorrow
1a : deep distress, sadness, or regret especially for the loss of someone or something lovedb : resultant unhappy or unpleasant state to their great sorrow they could not marry
2 : a cause of grief or sadness
3 : a display of grief or sadness
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Examples of sorrow in a Sentence
I felt sorrow at the death of my friend.
a life filled with joys and sorrows
She had a secret sorrow.
Origin and Etymology of sorrow
Middle English sorow, from Old English sorg; akin to Old High German sorga sorrow
First Known Use: before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of sorrow
sorrow
Definition of sorrow
intransitive verb
: to feel or express sorrow
Examples of sorrow in a Sentence
a sorrowing mother, grieving over the death of her son
the soldier's widow continued to sorrow long after her husband's last letter had turned yellow with age
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of sorrow
before 12th century
SORROW Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of sorrow for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of sadness or grief caused especially by the loss of someone or something
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: a cause of grief or sadness
sorrow
Definition of sorrow for English Language Learners
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: to feel or express sorrow
SORROW Defined for Kids
Definition of sorrow for Students
1 : sadness felt after a loss (as of someone or something loved)
2 : a cause of grief or sadness He moved away to forget his sorrows.
3 : a feeling of regret
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