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Synonyms & Similar Words
sorrow
grief
distress
misery
anguish
pain
suffering
affliction
tribulation
hardship
calamity
disaster
adversity
misfortune
unhappiness
desolation
despondency
desperation
hopelessness
despair
wretchedness
lamentation
bereavement
heartache
heartbreak
torment
agony
woefulness
ruefulness
regretfulness
sadness
melancholy
gloom
dejection
depression
Meaning of Woe
A feeling of great sadness or sorrow, often caused by a unfortunate event or situation.
Definitions
- A feeling of great sadness or sorrow, often caused by a unfortunate event or situation
- A condition of deep suffering or affliction
- An expression of regret or lamentation
Etymology of Woe
The word "woe" has its roots in Old English "wā", which is also related to the Old Norse word "vā", both of which are thought to have been derived from a Proto-Germanic word
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to express sorrow, grief, or distress
Historically, "woe" was often used in literary and poetic contexts to convey a sense of lamentation or regret
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster brought woe to the affected families
- The woe in her eyes was evident as she spoke about her lost loved one
- The company's financial woes have been well-documented in the media