English dictionary

grief

/gr/i/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

noun.feeling

Synonyms brokenheartedness heartache heartbreak

Source: WordNet 3.0
something that causes great unhappiness

noun.cognition

Examples
Her death was a great grief to John.

Synonyms sorrow

Source: WordNet 3.0
Pain of mind on account of something in the past; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.

noun

Source: webster1913