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SORRINESSES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word sorrinesses. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sorrinesses. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SORRINESSES

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contrition
nounn
noun

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

dejection
nounn
noun

• a state of melancholy depression

• solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels

desolation
nounn
noun

• the state of being decayed or destroyed

• a bleak and desolate atmosphere

• sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned

• an event that results in total destruction

disappointment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

distress
nounn
noun

• psychological suffering

• a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

• extreme physical pain

• the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

verb

• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

• cause mental pain to

grief
nounn
noun

• intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

• something that causes great unhappiness

misery
nounn
noun

• a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

• a feeling of intense unhappiness

penitence
nounn
noun

• remorse for your past conduct

regret
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

• feel sad about the loss or absence of

• decline formally or politely

• express with regret

remorse
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

repentance
nounn
noun

• remorse for your past conduct

sorrow
nounn
noun

• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• something that causes great unhappiness

• the state of being sad

verb

• feel grief

unhappiness
nounn
noun

• emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

• state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief

wretchedness
nounn
noun

• a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

• the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant

• the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry

apologies
nounn
noun

• an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

• a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

• a poor example

paltriness
nounn
noun

• worthlessness due to insignificance

Best Hypernyms For SORRINESSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sorrinesses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ineptitude worthlessness

Alternatives for CONTRITION

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