SORROWFUL Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
sorrowful.
(exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word sorrowful. (close relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word sorrowful. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SORROWFUL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mournful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | blue | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | crestfallen | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | dejected | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | depressed | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 6 | desolate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | downcast | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 8 | forlorn | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | grieving | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | heartbroken | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | melancholy | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 12 | pensive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | sad | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | unhappy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | woeful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | wretched | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | grievous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | lamentable | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For SORROWFUL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
sorrowful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
blue
dejected
depressed
despairing
despondent
disheartened
distressed
downcast
downhearted
dreary
forlorn
gloomy
glum
melancholy
morose
mournful
sad
somber
unhappy
wretched
