noun (plural) as in strong fondness

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sorrow, unhappiness, melancholy

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Example Sentences

Example:The sorrow of losing their loved one overshadowed any joyfulness in their lives.

Definition:The feeling of distress, pain or grief, often resulting from loss, disappointment or unhappiness.

From sorrow

Example:The couple felt a deep unhappiness in their relationship, which worsened over time.

Definition:A state of dissatisfaction, or lack of happiness; the opposite of happiness.

From unhappiness

Example:He reflected on his past with a melancholy sense of disappointment.

Definition:A feeling of brooding unhappiness or gloominess, often resulting from loss or disappointment.

From melancholy