dolorous
[adjective]
Synonyms: deplorable, afflictive, calamitous, dire, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, lamentable, regrettable, woeful, afflicted, doleful, dolent, miserable, rueful, ruthful, sorrowful, wretched, melancholy, dolesome, lugubrious, mournful, plaintive

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dolorous /ˈdɒl.^ər.əs/ US /ˈdoʊ.lɚ-/
adjective LITERARY
sad, or causing sadness or emotional suffering

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