sorrow

Meanings

• Noun

  Feeling of deep sadness, regret, or loss

  - "Her sorrow was palpable after the loss of her loved one."
  - "The sorrow in his eyes spoke volumes about his pain."
  - "The sadness and sorrow that followed the accident was unbearable."

• Noun

  A feeling of regret or remorse

  - "He felt a deep sense of sorrow for his past mistakes."
  - "The sorrow of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɑɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sorrow
drowsy , cloying , toying , joyless , voicing , boying , toying , oiling , closing

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Variants

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sorrow , sorrows , sorrowed , sorrower , sorrowers , sorrowing , more in sorrow than in anger

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Etymology

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Old English 'seowan' meaning 'to feel, perceive'. Related to the Old Norse word 'sorg' and the German word 'Sorge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sorrow' is often used interchangeably with the word 'grief'. However, 'grief' is often used to describe the feeling of loss specifically, while 'sorrow' can refer to any deep feeling of sadness or regret.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that expressing sorrow publicly can help heal the emotional wounds caused by loss or disappointment.

3. The word 'sorrow' appears in the Bible over 200 times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: A feeling of deep sadness or mourning, often in response to a loss.

2. Melancholy: A feeling of sadness or despondency, often accompanied by a lack of energy or motivation.

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Culture

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Sorrow has been a common theme in literature, art, music, and film. It is often portrayed as a universal human emotion that brings people together and helps them understand each other's pain. In literature, sorrow is often depicted as a character in its own right, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' or Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. In art, sorrow is often expressed through images of weeping figures or scenes of loss. In music, sorrow is a common theme in ballads and other genres of music that express deep emotion.

How to Memorize "sorrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad expression, tears streaming down their face. Imagine the weight of their sorrow pulling them down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sorrow' with the feeling of sadness or loss. Think of a time when you felt deeply sad and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sadly, Oranges Remind Us Of Woes' to remember the meaning of the word 'sorrow'.

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