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

  • (..) Get it Out!!! Come on! I've been called to the torture! Patience! Oh you stay here with your grief daddy! I'll fetch 'em for ya. / Be careful! Protect the assets!! Just one angry shot!... ...for Furiosa. Hut! (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road