1. the quality or state of being sorrowful; deep sadness or grief

Examples

• The sorrowfulness in her eyes was unmistakable after hearing the news.
• He couldn’t hide the sorrowfulness he felt about leaving his hometown.
• The painting captured a deep sense of sorrowfulness and loss.
• Her voice carried a tone of sorrowfulness as she spoke about her grandmother.
• The sorrowfulness of the situation affected everyone in the room.
• Despite his attempts to smile, his sorrowfulness was evident to all.