noun
- grief, sorrow, or mental suffering
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The poet wrote of the dolours that plagued his heart after the loss.
- She bore her dolours with quiet dignity throughout the difficult period.
- The ancient text spoke of the dolours of war and its lasting effects.
- His dolours were evident in the melancholy verses he penned.
- The widow’s dolours seemed to deepen with each passing season.
- Medieval literature often explored themes of love’s dolours and tribulations.