Grievous

usgb/ˈɡriːvəs/
adjective

Causing great pain or sadness.

His death is a grievous loss to us all.
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Often appears as...

  • grievous harm
  • grievous injury
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Emotional Weight

Use 'grievous' to describe situations with deep emotional impact, usually negative and intense.

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The grievous tragedy left the community in mourning.
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Not Physical

'Grievous' often refers to emotional, not physical, pain, although it can describe severe physical harm too.

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His betrayal was a grievous blow to her trust.
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Somber Tone

Using 'grievous' sets a serious, somber tone, suggesting that the subject is not to be taken lightly.

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The grievous nature of the crime shocked the jurors.
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