Grievous

Synonyms of grievous

• severe
• serious
• grave

Antonyms of grievous

• minor
• insignificant
• trivial

Collocations of grievous

injury

Frequency: 70 %

The grievous injury required immediate medical attention.

loss

Frequency: 60 %

The family mourned the grievous loss of their beloved pet.

crime

Frequency: 50 %

The judge handed down a sentence for the grievous crime committed.

error

Frequency: 45 %

The grievous error in judgment cost him his job.

mistake

Frequency: 40 %

She realized the grievous mistake she had made in trusting him.

Idiomatic Expressions for grievous

• Phrase: grievous loss
  Meaning: a severe or significant loss that causes great pain or distress
  Usage: The family mourned the grievous loss of their beloved pet.