Words For Grief And Loss

noun the act of expressing sorrow or grief, especially after someone's death

• The family was in deep mourning after the sudden loss of their loved one.
• She's been in mourning since her favorite TV show got canceled.
• I'm still in mourning over my broken phone.
• The city was in mourning after the tragic event unfolded.

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

• The news of her passing brought great sorrow to all who knew her.
• I felt a deep sense of sorrow after hearing about the accident.
• I was totally bummed out by the news, it brought so much sorrow.
• His heart was heavy with sorrow, like a weight dragging him down.