verdriet — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chagrin noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
- grief noun Deep sorrow, especially caused by loss or bereavement.
- sadness noun The state of feeling sad; sorrow.
- sorrow noun Deep sadness, especially over a loss.
- wrench noun US: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.
Senses
verdriet is used for these senses in English:
- chagrin Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
- grief Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]
- sadness (uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.
- sorrow (uncountable) unhappiness, woe
- wrench A violent emotional change caused by separation. [from 19th c.]
chagrin — full definition
- noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
- noun A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
grief — full definition
- noun Deep sorrow, especially caused by loss or bereavement.
- noun A source of trouble or annoyance (informal).