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enduring sorrow
[ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ ˈsɑːroʊ]
noun phrase
pl: enduring sorrows / tristezas duradouras
tristeza duradoura
1.
A persistent and long-lasting state of deep sadness or grief that continues over an extended period
The loss of her child became an enduring sorrow that shaped the rest of her life.
A perda de seu filho tornou-se uma tristeza duradoura que moldou o resto de sua vida.
2.
Grief or melancholy that does not fade with time but remains a constant emotional presence
He carried an enduring sorrow in his heart after the war ended.
Ele carregava uma tristeza duradoura em seu coração após o fim da guerra.
Synonyms
persistent grief
lasting sadness
chronic melancholy
perpetual mourning
deep dejection
Antonyms
temporary sadness
fleeting sorrow
momentary grief
ephemeral sadness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tristeza duradoura
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pesar duradouro
Alternative formal expression for enduring sorrow
São Paulo
mágoa persistente
Emphasizes the persistence of the emotional pain
Portugal
desgosto duradouro
Portuguese European variant, less commonly used than Brazilian versions
Related Idioms & Phrases
carry the weight of sorrow
bear one's cross
nurse a wound
dwell in sadness
carry heartache
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