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deep sadness

[/diːp ˈsædnəs/]
noun
tristeza profunda
1. A state of intense and profound sorrow or melancholy, often lasting and affecting one's emotional well-being
After the loss of her beloved pet, she fell into deep sadness.
Após a perda do seu animal de estimação querido, ela caiu em tristeza profunda.
2. Emotional pain or grief that goes beyond temporary unhappiness
The deep sadness in his eyes revealed the weight he was carrying.
A tristeza profunda nos seus olhos revelava o peso que ele carregava.
Synonyms
profound sorrowmelancholyanguishdespondencygriefdejection
Antonyms
joyhappinesselationcontentmentcheerfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tristeza profunda
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tristeza funda
Colloquial shortened form sometimes used
São Paulo
tristeza profunda
Standard usage, may also say 'dor profunda'
Portugal
tristeza profunda
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

drowning in sadness
heavy heart
estar com o coração pesado
estar mergulhado em tristeza
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