Bewail

usgb/bɪˈweɪl/
verb

To express great sadness or disappointment about something.

She began to bewail her bad luck.
Visual representation of "bewail" - To express great sadness or disappointment about something

Often appears as...

  • bewail one's fate
  • bewail one's misfortune
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Emotional Intensity

Use 'bewail' when expressing deep sorrow, not for minor disappointments.

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After the tragedy, the community gathered to bewail the profound loss.
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Literary Flair

'Bewail' is often used in literature to convey dramatic emotion.

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In the poem, the widower bewails the passing of his beloved wife.
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Not Commonly Used

The word 'bewail' is less common in everyday language; it might sound formal or old-fashioned.

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At the reunion, she didn't bewail her school days, but spoke of them fondly.
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