bereaved

American  

[bih-reevd] / bɪˈrivd /

adjective

1. (of a person) greatly saddened at being deprived by death of a loved one.

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noun

1. Usually the bereaved a bereaved person or persons.

   to extend condolences to the bereaved.

bereaved British  

/ bɪˈriːvd /

adjective

1. having been deprived of something or someone valued, esp through death

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Other Word Forms

• unbereaved adjective

Etymology

Origin of bereaved

First recorded in 1100–50; Middle English bireved, late Old English birēafod (past participle); bereave, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Campaigners say this should be done urgently to protect children and bereaved families, while the UK government's Ministry of Justice said it will come into force by the end of the year.

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The bereaved father added that Mayar was the third of four children and was "full of love, always smiling" and "kind to everyone".

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Streeting thanked families for "their openness in recent discussions" and said he was "delighted to appoint someone so trusted" by bereaved and harmed families.

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It wants the government to introduce designated and specific care for children who are bereaved by such incidents.

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In the last week, the inquiry has heard more than eight hours of emotional testimony from bereaved relatives.

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Related Words

• depressed
• heartbroken
• melancholy
• mournful
• pessimistic
• somber
• sorrowful
• sorry
• unhappy