Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jeremiad
noun
/ˌdʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.əd/
Definition
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a tale of woes.
Examples
- The politician’s speech was a jeremiad about the decline of traditional values.
- In her novel, the author weaves a jeremiad that reflects on societal issues.
Meaning
An expression of sorrow or a lament about the state of the world or a specific situation.
Synonyms
- lamentation
- complaint
- grievance
- rue
