Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mourn-a-loss
Phrase
/mɔrn ə lɔs/
Definition
To express sorrow or grief, especially after someone has died or something precious has been lost.
Examples
- After losing her grandmother, she took time off work to mourn the loss.
- It’s important to allow yourself to mourn a loss in order to heal.
- They held a memorial service to reflect and mourn their loss together.
Meaning
Mourning a loss involves the emotional process of dealing with feelings of sadness, grief, and reflection on the impact the loss has on one’s life.
Synonyms
- grieve
- lament
- sorrow
- bewail
- mourn
