grief

[greef] / grif /

NOUN

mental suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agony anguish bereavement despair discomfort gloom heartache heartbreak melancholy misery mourning pain regret remorse sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness woe worry

STRONG

affliction care dejection depression desolation despondency disquiet distress dole dolor grievance harassment infelicity lamentation malaise mortification mournfulness purgatory rue torture trial tribulation vexation wretchedness

WEAK

bemoaning bewailing deploring lamenting repining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage blessing cheer comfort contentedness contentment gladness good health happiness health joy joyfulness peace pleasure relief satisfaction

STRONG

aid calm help hopefulness

WEAK

delight ecstasy exhilaration

Example Sentences

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“I was on grief brain at the time and just feel I was taken advantage of and really sold a bill of goods,” said Tutera, 70.

From Los Angeles Times

“You lost your sense of community, your sense of belonging. You know, it’s overwhelming grief and it’s collective grief, because then you have thousands of people that are experiencing this too.”

From Los Angeles Times

As with so many others who survived the firestorms of Jan. 7, his days are about managing grief and logistics.

From Los Angeles Times

This fall, she started talking with a life coach from the Palisades, processing her grief — but, she emphasized, talking about happier things, too.

From Los Angeles Times

"Regards to grief, I think it's very hard to move on until justice is done," he said.

From BBC

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