dolor

noun

ˈdō-lər How to pronounce dolor (audio)
Definition of dolornext
as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved her sad poems grew out of a deep dolor that lasted for months

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  1. sorrow
  2. anguish
  3. grief
Noun
  • Words cannot express the profound sorrow our department and community feel tonight over the loss of our fallen hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Lakewood.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • What feels like a weight of helplessness and sorrow on our shoulders may, with enough space, also reflect our remarkable capacities for strength, steadfastness, and compassion.
    — Robert M. Kinast, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sorrow
Noun
  • The angst and anguish and the ability to come up with a damn good hook are still there, even if the pressures and the stress of adulthood have taken on aching new heights.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Stardom and success mixed with grief and anguish seemed to pour over into the season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of anguish
Noun
  • Counselors and social workers tried to help students get through the shock and grief of the loss of the two girls at the west suburban school, which generally serves students ages 5 through 10.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Employees experiencing grief, illness or other difficult personal circumstances may struggle to balance their emotional needs with professional responsibilities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of grief
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“Dolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolor. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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