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The definition of grief is a feeling of great sadness, especially when caused by a loss or death, or grief can describe being the cause of trouble for someone.

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An example of grief is what you feel after your spouse dies.
An example of grief is when you constantly tease your friend about his new haircut.

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noun

intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness
a cause or the subject of such suffering
Informal
1. irritation or frustration, esp. from accidents, mishaps, etc.: the griefs of a computer operator
2. trouble; difficulty; problem: enough grief for one day
3. a cause of any of these

Origin: ME gref < OFr, sorrow, grief < grever: see grieve

See grief in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Deep mental anguish, as that arising from bereavement. See Synonyms at regret.
A source of deep mental anguish.
Annoyance or frustration: Trying to follow their directions was nothing but grief.
Trouble or difficulty: the griefs of trying to meet a deadline.
Archaic A grievance.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from grever, to harm, aggrieve; see grieve

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