dolorousness

noun

Definition of dolorousnessnext
as in woefulness

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  1. discontent
  2. woe
  3. gravity
  4. blackness
Noun
  • Trudeau’s impending departure follows a series of political crises, rising economic discontent and the surprise resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland – who was also in the race to succeed him.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Whatever was going on behind Tina’s discontent that morning, or whatever had happened in Noah’s imagination, was only a small fragment in a vast reality.
    — Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • Horn, though, believes the front office and coaching staff are dead-set on fixing those woes.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Southwest’s woes hit Orlando hard SpaceX Crew-10 docks with space station, setting up Starliner astronauts return Could Rays move to Orlando?
    — Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of woe
Noun
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Francis’ doctors told reporters on Feb. 21 that the pope authorized them to clearly explain the gravity of his situation, in detail, and their regular medical bulletins have suggested that Francis is comfortable with such information being in the public domain.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of gravity
Noun
  • Passengers experience a few minutes of weightlessness during this stretch and get to see Earth against the blackness of space.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, shone above the horizon, brilliant against the blackness.
    — Nicholas J. R. White Kat Hill, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of blackness
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