grief-stricken

[/ɡriːf ˈstrɪkən/]
adjective
enlutado; abatido pela dor; transtornado pela tristeza
1. deeply affected by sorrow or sadness, especially due to loss or bereavement
The grief-stricken family gathered at the funeral home to pay their respects.
A família enlutada reuniu-se na funerária para prestar seus respeitos.
2. overwhelmed by intense emotional pain or distress
She looked grief-stricken when she heard the devastating news.
Ela parecia abatida pela dor quando ouviu a notícia devastadora.
This term is frequently used in English-language literature, news reporting, and formal contexts describing loss or tragedy. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'enlutado' is the most direct translation but carries slightly more formal connotations. The expression is commonly used in obituaries, news reports, and literary descriptions across both American and Brazilian cultures, reflecting the universal human experience of grief.
NYC Slang
torn up; broken up; destroyed (emotionally)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sorrowfulheartbrokendevastatedbereavedmourninganguisheddistressed
Antonyms / Antônimos
joyfulcheerfulhappydelightedelated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enlutado; transtornado pela dor; abatido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and literature
Rio de Janeiro
de luto; arrasado de dor
Colloquial variation emphasizing emotional devastation
São Paulo
enlutado; prostrado pela tristeza
More formal usage in urban centers
Portugal
de luto; abalado pela tristeza; consternado
Portuguese uses 'consternado' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

griefsorrowmourningbereavementlamentafflictiondespair

Related Idioms & Phrases

consumed by grief
drowning in sorrow
in mourning
bearing the weight of loss
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