Definitions for grieving
griev·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, grieving, mourning(a), sorrowing(a)adjective

   sorrowful through loss or deprivation

   "bereft of hope"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grievingnoun

   An act or instance of grieving.

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1. grieving

   Grieving is the emotional, psychological, and physical response to the loss of someone or something significant. This process involves feelings such as sadness, anger, guilt, and despair, and it often includes reflecting upon or longing for the individual or object that has been lost. Grieving is a normal and natural aspect of life that varies significantly among different individuals and cultures. It includes various stages such as shock, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grieving

   of Grieve

2. Grievingadjective

   sad; sorrowful; causing grief

3. Grievingnoun

   the act of causing grief; the state of being grieved

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Anagrams for grieving »

1. regiving

How to pronounce grieving?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say grieving in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of grieving in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of grieving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of grieving in a Sentence

1. Lesley Fallowfield:

   TV and films rarely ever depict normal deaths, for many individuals, death is a gentle, peaceful and pain-free event. Although grieving the loss of loved ones can be a difficult process, some people do speak about their loved ones death as having beena positive experience. We need to demystify death and talk about it more.

2. Passaic Mayor Hector Lora:

   It's such a challenge because there is no moving forward. It's almost like grief in limbo. You don't know what's going on. You don't know whether you're grieving a loss, or you are still concerned whether missing individuals can be found -- even though everything may say they won't, you still hope for the very best.

3. Bobby Waitman:

   Our district has suffered a great loss today involving high school students. Our hearts are broken, and we are grieving with our students and staff.

4. George Togliatti:

   Trooper May’s heroism exemplified the definition of a silent guardian. His dedication and service will never be forgotten, our hearts go out to this grieving family and recognize the unique sacrifice to the State of Nevada.

5. Joshua Watson:

   Perhaps one day it could even be used to help a grieving loved one say goodbye to a face they recognize or even to help people with Alzheimer's interact with a younger face they may remember.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=grieving
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grieving
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grieving
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=grieving