What does grieving mean?

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griev·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, grieving, mourning(a), sorrowing(a)adjective

    sorrowful through loss or deprivation

    "bereft of hope"

Wiktionary

  1. grievingnoun

    An act or instance of grieving.

ChatGPT

  1. grieving

    Grieving is the emotional, psychological, and physical response to the loss of someone or something significant. This process involves feelings such as sadness, anger, guilt, and despair, and it often includes reflecting upon or longing for the individual or object that has been lost. Grieving is a normal and natural aspect of life that varies significantly among different individuals and cultures. It includes various stages such as shock, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Grieving

    of Grieve

  2. Grievingadjective

    sad; sorrowful; causing grief

  3. Grievingnoun

    the act of causing grief; the state of being grieved

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of grieving in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of grieving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of grieving in a Sentence

  1. Rafael Ramos:

    All of this city is grieving and grieving for so many reasons, but the most personal is that we lost such a good man.

  2. Karim Khan:

    They’re suffering in Ukraine and in so many different parts of the world, grieving about what they lost yesterday, holding their breath about what they could lose today, and what tomorrow can bring. At a time like this, the law cannot be a spectator.

  3. Jesse Bradley:

    Grieving is human and healthy, but we do not need to grieve without hope, god is close to those who are heartbroken. Jesus has living water for every thirsty soul.

  4. Alex Arredondo:

    The scars, you know, PTSD, flashbacks, many of us are still going through that, the families can continue grieving and were here to also grieve along with them.

  5. George Togliatti:

    Trooper May’s heroism exemplified the definition of a silent guardian. His dedication and service will never be forgotten, our hearts go out to this grieving family and recognize the unique sacrifice to the State of Nevada.

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