grievous — very severe or serious; causing great sadness, pain, or distress
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very severe or serious; causing great sadness, pain, or distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡriːvəs/
Korean meaning: 심각한, 중대한; 큰 슬픔이나 고통을 주는
Korean pronunciation: **그**리버스
Example Sentences
- My teacher made a grievous mistake by accidentally showing her vacation photos instead of the chemistry slides.
- The company's grievous financial losses led to massive layoffs.
- It would be a grievous error to trust him with the secret recipe for grandma's cookies.
grievous
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡriːvəs//
very severe or serious; causing great sadness, pain, or distress
a doctor examines a patient lying on a hospital bed with visible bandages and medical monitors. The doctor's expression shows deep concern as he reviews the serious condition. The patient appears weak and in significant pain from their severe injuries. Family members stand nearby with tears in their eyes and hands covering their mouths in shock. A nurse adjusts medical equipment while shaking her head gravely at the situation. a very severe and serious medical condition causing great distress and sadness to everyone present
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin gravis meaning 'heavy' or 'weighty'. The word evolved to describe situations that are emotionally or morally 'heavy' - serious, severe, or causing grief.
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📝Examples
“My teacher made a grievous mistake by accidentally showing her vacation photos instead of the chemistry slides.”
“The company's grievous financial losses led to massive layoffs.”
“It would be a grievous error to trust him with the secret recipe for grandma's cookies.”
“The war caused grievous suffering to countless families.”
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