Sorrow sadness

Sorrowful

Also known as woeful

Strength 3 of 4

A full, grave ache over a loss or a wrong, carried with a kind of reverence for what has been lost.

In the body

  • Slow, deep breaths
  • A low, quiet voice
  • Head bowed
  • Tears that come slowly

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

MourningCompassionMeaning

Softer and stronger

  1. Down
  2. Pensive
  3. Gloomy
  4. Heavy-hearted
  5. Melancholy
  6. Sad
  7. Tearful
  8. Depressed
  9. Miserable
  10. Sorrowful

Often confused with

Grieving

Sorrowful is a deep sadness that any loss or wrong can bring; grieving is the longer process of mourning a particular loss, moving in waves over time.