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Sorrow
Sorrow (/ˈsɒrəʊ/) is an emotion characterized by feelings of loss, regret, or grief. It is often associated with a significant loss or disappointment.
Etymology
The term "sorrow" originates from the Old English word "sorg", which is related to the Old High German "sorga", both meaning "grief" or "sorrow".
Related Terms
- Grief: A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
- Regret: A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
- Loss: The fact or process of losing something or someone.
- Disappointment: The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
- Emotion: A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
See Also
- Mourning: The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sorrow
- Wikipedia's article - Sorrow
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