mourn

verb
UK: /mɔːn/
US: /mɔːrn/

  1. To feel or express deep sorrow or regret for someone's death.

    1. People mourn the dead.
    2. The nation began to mourn the unexpected loss of their beloved leader.

  2. To feel sad or regret about something that is lost or no longer exists.

    1. I mourn the loss of my job.
    2. She continues to mourn the opportunities she never pursued due to societal constraints.

Synonyms

grieve lament bemoan bewail
mourn noun

  1. The act of expressing sorrow or grief, especially after a death.

    1. They are in deep mourn.
    2. The period of mourn allowed the community to come together and remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mourn" in English means: To feel or express deep sorrow or regret for someone's death., To feel sad or regret about something that is lost or no longer exists..

The phonetic transcription of "mourn" is /mɔːn/ in British English and /mɔːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mourn": grieve, lament, bemoan, bewail.

Example usage of "mourn": "People mourn the dead.". More examples on the page.