sorrow
Translation
sorrow, sadness, grief, regret
Examples
He felt great sorrow after his friend moved away.
He felt great sorrow after his friend moved away.
To my sorrow, I realized I had made a mistake.
To my sorrow, I realised I had made a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((at/for/over sth.)) sorrow at/for/over something She expressed sorrow over his death.
((to sb.'s sorrow)) to someone's sadness or regret To my sorrow, the plan failed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grief, sadness, anguish, regret; Antonyms: joy, happiness, delight
Etymology
From Old English 'sorg', meaning 'grief, regret, anxiety'. Related to German 'Sorge' (worry, care).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'sorry'. When you are 'sorry' for something, you often feel 'sorrow'.