Synonyms for

Bereaved

Verb / bɜ:ˈi:vd / Another word for bereaved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

suffering the death of a loved one; deprived of someone by death

Synonyms & similar words

bereavedperson mourning bereft sorrowing grieving bereave griefstricken grieving mourning heartbroken devastated sorrowful lamenting weeping melancholy unhappy sad depressed desolate despondent downcast downhearted dismal somber funereal lugubrious morose

Example sentences

  1. The bereaved family was comforted by their friends.
  2. After the funeral, the bereaved mother could hardly bear to be alone.
  3. The bereaved father was too heartbroken to speak at the service.
  4. The bereaved widow wore black to the funeral.
  5. The bereaved family received condolences from their neighbors.

Quotes

  • The loss of a loved one is like a deep wound that never quite heals. The bereaved carry it with them always, often quietly, sometimes with tears.
  • Grief is the price we pay for love. It is the cost of loving fully. The bereaved know this all too well.
  • The bereaved need time to heal, time to grieve, time to find their way forward. We must give them that time, without judgment or impatience.

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