grief
US /ɡrif/
・UK /ɡri:f/
B1
noun
- Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- Things that are troublesome or annoying
- A cause or source of sorrow; deep distress.
other
- Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
- Annoyance or trouble.
- Teasing or mockery.
Examples
Children can feel real grief at the loss of a pet.
Such behaviour can cause considerable grief.