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grief - Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves

When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.

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remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Serving a life sentence, Henry had plenty of time to feel remorse for his crime.

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gloomy - Unhappy and without hope

Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.

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yelp - Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm

The football player yelped in pain after spraining his ankle.

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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

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sorrow - A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.

He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.

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crestfallen - Sad and disappointed, because something one was hoping for did not happen.

When he found out that he wsn't chosen to be on the little league baseball team, he was crestfallen.

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melancholy - A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time

After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.

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distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.

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crybaby - Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.

Tim was being a crybaby when he lost the game and wouldn't stop complaining.