BEWAILING Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in weeping

expressing or suggesting mourning the doctor assured us that my father was not in any danger of dying, hence those bewailing looks on our faces were uncalled-for

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bewailing

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verb

present participle of bewail

as in mourning

to feel or express sorrow for he invariably spends more time bewailing his predicament than trying to fix it

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Adjective

And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.

— David Mamet, National Review, 11 Aug. 2022
The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.

— Helen Shaw, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021

Definition of weeping

Adjective

Since his siblings were crying with the same mournful expression, clinging to their father’s corpse, Shoichiro willed himself to cry too, and the tears came immediately.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
But there’s something mournful, something searching about his statement, too.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of mournful

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And to think, this dream season probably started with Seminole fans lamenting the AP Poll for giving their team the shaft.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Hundreds have liked and commented since posting the news on Sunday, with many lamenting the news.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lamenting

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The beloved bald eagle and her partner, Shadow, had fans across the world captivated through Friends of Big Bear Valley's live-stream nest camera, and Jackie's death has left thousands heartbroken.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Lyman Dawkins, mayor of Gaffney, said he was heartbroken over news of the shooting.

— Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of heartbroken

Adjective

Moscow hopes to sap Ukraine’s will to fight by denying civilians light, heating and running water during the bitter winter months.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
If his mayoral administration continues to elevate emotions over facts, New York is in for a bitter four years.

— Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of bitter

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