sorrowful

Example Sentences

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But instead of taking a sorrowful approach, nearly all of the tracks were upbeat and felt more like elated sighs of relief rather than regret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Figueroa, 29, lived up to his moniker, 'Heartbreaker', on a deflating and sorrowful night for 'Wrecking' Ball and the Liverpool crowd.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani described his passing as "sorrowful", calling him a "noble and thoughtful actor of Iranian cinema" in a post on X.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

It’s the song on the album that most directly addresses her breakup, and does so unflinchingly with a sorrowful piano.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

Scrimgeour looked annoyed, but as before, hastily modified his expression to one of sorrowful understanding.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling