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sorrowful

/ˈsɑːr.oʊ.fəl/
sor · row · ful
Adverb:sorrowfully
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1

Feeling or showing deep distress, sadness, or grief.

Example

"She gave a sorrowful sigh as she looked at the old family photographs."

2

Causing or characterized by grief, misery, or regret.

Example

"The documentary recounted the sorrowful history of the displaced community."

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• Nearby Words

sorrel
sorriness
sorrow
sorrowful
sorrowfully
sorry
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sorgfull', formed from 'sorg' (grief, anxiety, or care) and the suffix '-full'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorrowful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorrowful
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