Sorrow
/ˈsɒr.oʊ/noun
A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.
Did you know?The word 'sorrow' is linked to the Old English 'sorg', which was also associated with the concept of a 'sorrowful spirit', hinting at a connection between grief and the soul's energy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*serg-
“to grieve or feel pain”
Old English
Old English
sorg
“a state of grief or distress”
Middle English
Middle English
sorewe
“a feeling of sadness or grief”
Modern English
English
sorrow
“a deep distress or regret over loss or misfortune”