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sorg — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
  • grief noun Deep sorrow, especially caused by loss or bereavement.
  • sorrow noun Deep sadness, especially over a loss.

Senses

sorg is used for these senses in English:

  • contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  • grief Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]
  • sorrow (uncountable) unhappiness, woe

grief — full definition

  1. noun Deep sorrow, especially caused by loss or bereavement.
  2. noun A source of trouble or annoyance (informal).

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