bereaved

[bih-reevd] / bɪˈrivd /

ADJECTIVE

bereft

Synonyms

WEAK

beggared cut off deprived destitute devoid dispossessed divested fleeced impoverished left without minus naked parted from robbed shorn stripped wanting without

Antonyms

WEAK

full happy

ADJECTIVE

sad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depressed heartbroken melancholy mournful pessimistic somber sorrowful sorry unhappy

STRONG

blue cheerless dejected despairing despondent disconsolate distressed doleful down downcast forlorn gloomy glum grief-stricken grieved heartsick heavy-hearted hurting inconsolable low low-spirited morose pensive wistful

WEAK

bitter down in dumps down in the mouth in doldrums in grief in the dumps languishing lugubrious morbid out of sorts sick at heart troubled weeping woebegone

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful glad happy hopeful joyful

Example Sentences

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"Just do it now," said bereaved British mum Ellen Roome recently.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Lord Nash described the government's consultation as "a shocker" and he became emotional as he paid tribute to bereaved parents who campaigned for a change in the law following the deaths of their children.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"The government bows with deep dismay to the memory of the victims and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families," a statement by the government spokesman said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Groups representing bereaved families urged the inquiry to ensure that their voices were heard.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The letter, after expressing gratitude to the townspeople for having opened their “homes and hearts” to the bereaved family, turned into a plea.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

bereaved

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