Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loss
noun
/lɔs/
Definition
The state of being deprived of or being without something that you had.
Examples
- After the sudden loss of her job, she felt a profound sense of emptiness.
- The family is still grieving the loss of their beloved pet.
Meaning
Loss refers to the feeling of sadness or suffering when something valuable is taken away or cannot be obtained anymore.
Synonyms
- deprivation
- mislaying
- absence
- forfeiture
- deficit
