Jeremiad

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Negative Tone

Jeremiad always implies a negative and sorrowful perspective on its subject.

Her autobiography was a jeremiad, focusing on a succession of tragedies.

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Literary Use

Frequently found in written texts, especially literature, rather than in everyday conversation.

The novel's protagonist often slips into jeremiads about the decay of culture.

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Strong Emotion

'Jeremiad' conveys a sense of deep emotional outpouring, not just a casual complaint.

The poet's latest work is a jeremiad mourning the loss of innocence in war.