Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recently-bereaved
Adjective
/ˈriː.sənt.li bɪˈriːvd/
Definition
Recently-bereaved refers to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the near past.
Examples
- After the loss of her father, she joined a support group for the recently-bereaved.
- The organization offers counseling services to support the recently-bereaved in coping with their grief.
- His poetry often reflects the emotions of the recently-bereaved, capturing their pain and sorrow beautifully.
Meaning
This term is used to describe people who are going through the grief of losing someone close to them, typically in the recent months or weeks.
Synonyms
- grieving
- mourning
- loss-stricken
