grief

Definition

  • noun: deep sadness caused especially by someone's death
  • noun: deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement
  • used chiefly in the phrase 'come to grief'
  • synonyms: grievance, sorrow, sadness

Examples

  • Their plans for opening a restaurant 'came to grief' when they failed to get a loan.

  • He has been unable to recover from his 'grief' at/over his son's death.

  • “He's burned the toast.” “'Good grief'! Can't he do anything right?”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay. Our young friends at SNCC. Good to know. You the one told them to organize. Took it to heart. Don't be surprised if they don't give us grief tomorrow. Town folk may be happy to see us. But SNCC? They feel we're in their territory. They're young and full of spirit. Not a bad thing. (..)
    2014 Selma