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 also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The resident, who said she had suffered a minor leg injury and her own home had been destroyed, described scenes of panic and grief in the aftermath of the blast.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Whenever grief has perturbed him, Caballero has processed it through creativity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In her journal, she unpacked her grief and rage.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

I don’t know if she realized, but letting myself feel my grief might be scarier than anything I’ve experienced in the Eloko.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III

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