dolorous circumstances

noun phrase

Meaning

A situation characterized by deep sorrow, misery, or grief.

Examples

He struggled to maintain his composure while explaining the dolorous circumstances that led to the company's bankruptcy.
The historical archives reveal the dolorous circumstances under which the refugees were forced to leave their homeland.

Synonyms: sad, gloomy, sorrowful, mournful, lugubrious

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dolorous circumstances

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈdoʊlərəs ˈsɜːrkəmstənsɪz

Definition

A situation characterized by deep sorrow, misery, or grief.

Examples

He struggled to maintain his composure while explaining the dolorous circumstances that led to the company's bankruptcy.
The historical archives reveal the dolorous circumstances under which the refugees were forced to leave their homeland.

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