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sorrow

/ˈsɒrəʊ/
sor · row ˈsɒr · əʊ
English Definition
n. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
中文释义
悲伤
Significado en Español
tristeza
한국어 뜻
슬픔
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nỗi buồn
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Example Sentence

She felt deep sorrow after the loss.

失去亲人后她感到深深的悲伤。

Synonyms
grief sadness sorrowfulness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “sorrow”:

  1. A joy
  2. B delight
  3. C elation
  4. D grief
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D — grief. “sorrow” means n. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her gentle heart was filled with deep ______ when her old dog died.

  1. A sorrow
  2. B joy
  3. C delight
  4. D comfort
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A — sorrow. “sorrow” means n. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Common questions about “sorrow”

What does “sorrow” mean?

sorrow — n. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment. In Chinese: 悲伤.

How do you pronounce “sorrow”?

sorrow is pronounced /ˈsɒrəʊ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sor · row.

How do you use “sorrow” in a sentence?

She felt deep sorrow after the loss. (失去亲人后她感到深深的悲伤。)

What are synonyms for “sorrow”?

grief, sadness, sorrowfulness — all close in meaning to sorrow (n. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment).

Is “sorrow” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sorrow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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