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Grief

/ɡriːf/
A strong feeling of sadness and sorrow, typically due to losing someone or something important.

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Examples:

The discoloured face took on an expression of extreme grief, 'Tomakin!'

"You have a hidden grief."

You will feel some grief for me, but not too much.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating in the Middle English period from Old French grief, derived from Latin gravare, meaning to burden or oppress.

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