sorrowful

Example Sentences

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In solitary old age, Ondro has finally accepted his sorrowful calling as the memory keeper of the men who died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

Given their own sorrowful history, Einhorn argued, it was the Jews’ special obligation to fight against oppression and prejudice, not just for their own sake, but “for the whole world.”

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025

Amid the sorrowful news of J61’s loss, the Center for Whale Research noted, there was also cause for hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

“The only time I’ve heard of. It was only because the elephants was so big and—and sorrowful, somehow.”

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks