Synonyms for

Grief

Verb / gri:f / Another word for grief — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deep sadness, usually because of a loss or death

Synonyms & similar words

heartbreak heartache brokenheartedness sorrow sorrow heartache anguish mourning bereavement sadness despair misery woe regret melancholy desolation lamentation distress pain suffering affliction agony torment trauma

Synonyms by register

Formal

sorrow anguish distress mourning

Informal

heartache sadness blues woe

Literary

dolor woe lamentation

Antonyms

joy happiness pleasure delight elation contentment cheerfulness

Common collocations

  • deep grief
  • profound grief
  • overcome with grief
  • cope with grief
  • grief counseling
  • sudden grief
  • intense grief

Word family

noun grief
verb grieve
adjective grieving

Usage note

Grief refers to intense sorrow, especially after a death. While 'sadness' is a general term, 'grief' implies a deeper, more profound emotional response.

Example sentences

  1. I felt a lot of grief when my grandma died.
  2. The whole family was in grief after the house burned down.
  3. She couldnt stop crying because of the grief she felt.
  4. Their grief was too much to handle.
  5. He was still in grief over the loss of his best friend.

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