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.