Sorrow

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑroʊ/

Definitions of sorrow

noun a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune

Example Sentences

A1 She felt great sorrow when her pet goldfish died.

A2 The character in the story experienced deep sorrow after losing a loved one.

B1 The community came together to support each other during their time of sorrow.

B2 Despite the sorrow of losing the championship game, the team remained determined to improve for next season.

C1 The artist's painting captured the essence of sorrow in a way that moved viewers to tears.

C2 The novel delved deep into the complexities of human sorrow, exploring themes of loss and redemption.

Examples of sorrow in a Sentence

formal The news of her passing brought great sorrow to all who knew her.

informal I felt a deep sense of sorrow after hearing about the accident.

slang I was totally bummed out by the news, it brought so much sorrow.

figurative His heart was heavy with sorrow, like a weight dragging him down.

Grammatical Forms of sorrow

• past tense: sorrowed
• plural: sorrows
• comparative: sorrower
• superlative: sorrowest
• present tense: sorrows
• future tense: will sorrow
• perfect tense: have sorrowed
• continuous tense: sorrowing
• singular: sorrow
• positive degree: sorrow
• infinitive: to sorrow
• gerund: sorrowing
• participle: sorrowed

Origin and Evolution of sorrow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sorrow' originated from the Old English word 'sorg' which meant 'grief, regret, trouble'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sorgaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sorrow' has retained its meaning of deep distress or sadness, but its usage has expanded to encompass a range of emotions related to loss and regret.