Meaning of bereaved in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈrivd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    bereaved

    Definitions

    1. sorrowful through loss or deprivation

    Examples

    • « bereft of hope »

    Synonyms

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  • « But there is a discomfort that surrounds grief. It makes even the most well-intentioned people unsure of what to say. And so many of the freshly bereaved end up feeling even more alone. »
    Meghan O'Rourke

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