Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sorrowing

verb (present participle of sorrow)
/ˈsɔr.oʊ.ɪŋ/
Definition
Experiencing or expressing a deep sense of sadness or grief.
Examples
  • She sat sorrowing in her room after the news.
  • They were sorrowing for the loss of their beloved pet.
  • Sorrowing for what could have been, he gazed out at the sunset.
Meaning
The act of feeling sorrow or distress, often due to loss or disappointment.
Synonyms
  • grieving
  • lamenting
  • mourning
  • anguished
  • heartbroken