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sorrower

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsɔːrəʊər/

KK: /ˈsɔːroʊər/

noun
Definition

A person who feels deep sadness or grief, often due to loss or disappointment.


Example

The sorrower sat quietly, reflecting on the memories of their loved one.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard that John has been feeling like a real sorrower lately.
Sloth B
Yeah, he lost his grandmother last month, and it's been tough for him.
Sloth A
I can imagine; losing someone close can turn anyone into a sorrower.
Sloth B
Absolutely, we should check in on him to see how he's doing.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mourners
grievers
lamenter
Antonyms
celebrant
joyful
optimist
Root Explanation

Sorrower → It is formed from "sorrow" (from Old English *sorg*, meaning grief or sadness) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A sorrower is a person who experiences or expresses sorrow.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who feels deep grief or sadness — that's what a sorrower is, a person who experiences sorrow.

Visually Confused Words
borrower
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