grievous
adjective
causing grief or great sorrow.
grievousness
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a word derived from
grievous.
Example Sentences
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Politicians, especially candidates for the presidency, are judged on matters other than their political views and the grievousness of their sins.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2023
This is a common mistake, right up there with whether the Ace of Base song goes “I saw the sun” or “I saw the sign,” but in no way does that excuse its grievousness.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2018
On his new album, "Love and the Death of Damnation," due out in August, he slips out of grievousness on a few compositions, including a Gospel-like soul song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2015
At length, Nicephorus, entering into himself, and reflecting on the grievousness of the sin of hatred, resolved on seeking a reconciliation.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
Whereupon the man being made to see the grievousness of his sin, and the terrible punishment which was to follow upon it, becometh most sorrowful, humble, and penitent.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie
