Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

grief

[greef] / grif /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For Aishanya, speaking has given grief a kind of structure.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But public expressions of grief, too, have brought their own complications.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Some might seem insignificant, but they can be vessels for grief, anger and other feelings about the end of a relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

On phone calls, and in person, the families of the dead girls began to meet to share their grief and swap notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

A fresh wave of grief washes over me as I watch a couple of residents play cards, and I wish I hadn’t let Mom talk me into coming.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




Vocabulary lists containing grief