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Grievous

Verb / ˈgri:vʌs / Another word for grievous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing great sadness, suffering, or pain

Synonyms & similar words

severe monstrous dangerous lifethreatening heartbreaking heavy serious atrocious heartrending weighty grave flagitious terrible awful dire severe grave serious painful agonizing distressing tragic miserable heartbreaking deplorable dreadful appalling horrific shocking harsh cruel unbearable

Example sentences

  1. The earthquake caused grievous damage to the city.
  2. The family was grieving over the grievous loss of their loved one.
  3. The soldier suffered grievous injuries in the battle.
  4. The pandemic has had a grievous impact on the economy.
  5. The news of the accident was grievous for everyone involved.

Quotes

  • It is not so grievous to die for one's country as it is to see the country die.
  • The saddest thing in life is to remember a grievous loss and to recall the happiness that is no more.
  • The most grievous punishment is to be forgotten.

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