⚠️grievous

adjective
/ˈɡriːvəs/

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example Sentences

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

Synonyms

serious, severe, grave, tragic, painful

Antonyms

minor, trivial, light

Collocations

grievous injury, grievous loss, grievous mistake

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