Sorrow
Sorrow noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Wistfulness and sorrow are semantically related In some cases you can use "Wistfulness" instead a noun "Sorrow".
Wistfulness
Wistfulness noun - A sadly pensive longing.
Sorrow and wistfulness are semantically related in depression topic. You can use "Sorrow" instead a noun "Wistfulness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and sorrow
- sadness and wistfulness
- melancholy and sorrow
- melancholy and wistfulness
- despondency and sorrow
- despondency and wistfulness
- dejection and sorrow
- dejection and wistfulness
- despair and sorrow
- despair and wistfulness
- depression and sorrow
- depression and wistfulness
- grief and sorrow
- grief and wistfulness
Both words in one sentence
- Have I not known sorrow and yearning and crying wistfulness, and the drear ache of loneliness?
Source: Literature / Bran Mak Morn
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