1
as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
with the resigned dolefulness of an athlete who knows his playing days are over, he cleared out his locker for the last time
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as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
a period of dolefulness that seemed to last forever for the widower
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Noun
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Superintendent Aaron Spence expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that the incident has profoundly affected the local community.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025 -
At the age of 22, Johnson has already endured enough sorrow to last a lifetime.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, loneliness contributes to higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s more anxiety, depression, and even increased suicide rates.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the series finale, Belle arrives late to Milla’s funeral, sticking out like a sore thumb amid friends and family burdened by genuine grief.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Tips for getting over a break-up Lean into the grief At the core of any breakup is loss—and loss is almost always accompanied by grief.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Much of the anguish of losing that first Super Bowl was eclipsed by winning that one.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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And as Sara’s family lived with the anguish of uncertainty, plenty of Yuba-Sutter residents seemed to forget that anything had happened at all.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Still, there is an undeniable air of melancholy to his movements since that move.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The song captures both melancholy and resilience, reflecting Knowles’ mastery of storytelling through song.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Dolefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolefulness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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