Definition

A person who expresses sadness or regret about something, often in a loud or dramatic way.

Example

The bewailer stood at the edge of the cliff, mourning the loss of the ship that sank.

Conversation

I can't believe how many people are bewailers these days.

Right? It seems like everyone is just complaining about something.

Exactly! Sometimes it feels like they just want to be sad.

I know, a little positivity would go a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bewailer → It is formed from "be-" (meaning about or around) and "wail" (from Old English "wæilan", meaning to lament or cry out). The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a bewailer is a person who laments or cries out about something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'around' ('be-') to 'cry out' ('wail') about their sorrow — that's what a bewailer does.

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