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Noun

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune

An event or circumstance that causes sorrow

The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings

(dated) To feel or display deep distress

To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin

To be constantly or visibly anxious

To complain or grumble about something

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A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune

spectre^UK

specter^US

dark night of the soul

vapors^US

vapours^UK

endogenous depression

butterflies in the stomach

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“Her sad countenance reflected the sorrow of a woman lamenting her loss.”

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An event or circumstance that causes sorrow

rigor^US

rigour^UK

trials and tribulations

labor^US

labour^UK

unpredictable outcome

balk^US

baulk^UK

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“It was a great sorrow when she was forced to move from her apartment.”

Noun

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The feeling of compassion or sympathy caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

favour^UK

favor^US

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Noun

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A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

prickings of conscience

twinges of conscience

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

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A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings

awareness of the feelings of others

being on same wavelength

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(dated) To feel or display deep distress

agonise^UK

agonize^US

wring one's hands over

turn on the waterworks

cry as if one's heart would break

apologise^UK

feel apologetic about

apologize^US

feel remorseful about

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“I sorrow without relief for the sight that you deny.”

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To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin

apologise^UK

apologize^US

be conscience-stricken

see error of ways

wear sackcloth and ashes

see the error of your ways

wish that one had not done something

feel remorseful about

feel sorry

kick oneself

kick oneself for

feel apologetic about

have compunctions about

have a conscience about

be disappointed about

disapprove of

cry over spilled milk^US

cry over spilt milk^UK

be regretful about

feel guilty

agonize^US

agonise^UK

pine

be apologetic

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To be constantly or visibly anxious

fret

worry

agonise^UK

agonize^US

labor^US

labour^UK

be in a state of anxiety

have butterflies in one's stomach

be on pins and needles

be in a state of nervousness

be in a state of agitation

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To complain or grumble about something

criticize^US

criticise^UK

make a song and dance

make a big thing out of

make a big thing of

make a meal of

make a mountain out of a molehill

kick up a stink about

complain vehemently about

talk under your breath

wring one's hands over

beat one's breast about

cry over spilt milk^UK

beat one's breast

cry over spilled milk^US

express objections to

lodge a protest against

take issue

express disapproval of

express disagreement with

baulk^UK

balk^US

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