grief

//ɡriːf//
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Noun

griefSingular
griefsPlural
1

Deep sorrow or mental anguish, especially caused by loss, bereavement, or disappointment.

She was overcome with grief after losing her grandmother.

2

A cause or source of deep sorrow or distress.

The loss of his job was a great grief to him.

3

(informal) Trouble or annoyance.

The new employee is giving me a lot of grief about the schedule.

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