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English noun: sorrowfulness

1. sorrowfulness (state) the state of being sad


SamplesShe tired of his perpetual sadness.


Synonymssadness, sorrow


Broader (hypernym)unhappiness


Narrower (hyponym)bereavement, mourning, poignance, poignancy

2. sorrowfulness (feeling) a state of gloomy sorrow


Synonymsmournfulness, ruthfulness


Broader (hypernym)sorrow


Narrower (hyponym)plaintiveness, woe, woefulness









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