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Meaning of sorrowful
Feeling or expressing sadness, regret, or distress
Etymology of sorrowful
The word "sorrowful" originated from the Old English word "sorhful", which is derived from "sorh" meaning sorrow, and the suffix "-ful", which forms an adjective indicating a state or condition
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe feelings of sadness, regret, or distress
Synonyms
mournful
melancholy
sad
dismal
gloomy
doleful
plaintive
sorrowing
grieving
bereaved
unhappy
depressed
despondent
disheartened
despairing
hopeless
woeful
lamentable
pitiful
pathetic
distressing
painful
anguish
tormented
troubled
afflicted
morose
somber
solemn
grave
serious
unhappy
tearful
weeping
wailing
lamenting
funeral
dirgeful
elegiac
tragic
calamitous
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-fated
hapless
woebegone
forlorn
isolated
lonely
friendless
forsaken
abandoned
desolate
barren
stark
bleak
dreary
dismal
drear
cheerless
joyless
unhappy
uncheerful
unsatisfied
discontented
displeased
dissatisfied
disquieted
perturbed
vexed
annoyed
irritated
exasperated
infuriated
enraged
angry
irate
indignant
outraged
scandalized
shocked
horrified
appalled
dismayed
disheartened
dispirited
dejected
crushed
defeated
vanquished
conquered
subdued
subjugated
oppressed
persecuted
tormented
tortured
agonized
anguished
distressed
afflicted
troubled
beset
plagued
harassed
molested
bedeviled
heckled
teased
tantalized
frustrated
disappointed
disenchanted
disillusioned
discontent
displeased
dissatisfied
disgruntled
disaffected
unhappy
mournful
melancholy
Definitions
- Feeling or expressing sadness, regret, or distress
- * Having or showing a feeling of deep regret or guilt
- * Causing feelings of sadness or regret
Usage Examples
- The sorrowful expression on her face revealed her deep sadness
- * The news of his passing was met with sorrowful sighs and tears from the crowd
- * The sorrowful melody of the violin filled the room with a sense of melancholy
Antonyms
joyful
happy
cheerful
jubilant
ecstatic
elated
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
grateful
thankful
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
excited
euphoric
exuberant
animated
lively
vivacious
energetic
vibrant
radiant
beaming
glowing
sunny
bright
cheerful
merry
jolly
jocular
humorous
amusing
entertaining
comical
hilarious
facetious
witty
charming
attractive
appealing
alluring
inviting
captivating
enchanting
bewitching
beguiling
entrancing
spellbinding
mesmerizing