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dark sorrow

[dɑrk ˈsɑroʊ]
noun phrasefemininepl: dark sorrows / tristezas escuras
tristeza escura
1. A profound, deep sadness or grief that feels heavy, oppressive, or emotionally dark
After losing her beloved pet, she was consumed by dark sorrow.
Após perder seu animal de estimação amado, ela foi consumida por uma tristeza escura.
2. A melancholic or depressive emotional state characterized by darkness or hopelessness
The poet's verses expressed a dark sorrow about the human condition.
Os versos do poeta expressavam uma tristeza escura sobre a condição humana.
Synonyms
deep sorrowprofound sadnessmelancholygriefanguishdespairdoleful sadness
Antonyms
joyhappinessdelightcheerfulnessbrightnesselation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tristeza escura / profunda tristeza
Commonly used in literary and poetic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tristeza escura / pesar profundo
Often used in cultural and artistic expressions
São Paulo
tristeza profunda / melancolia escura
Formal and literary usage
Portugal
tristeza escura / pesar profundo
Literary and classical usage; similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a veil of dark sorrow
drowning in dark sorrow
consumed by dark sorrow
weighted down by dark sorrow
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