dolour

/ ˈdɒlə /

noun

1. poetic.
   grief or sorrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolour¹

C14: from Latin, from dolēre to grieve

Example Sentences

In contrast, failure naturally elicits bitterness, resentment, dolour, enervation, listlessness, pessimism and low self‑esteem – a pretty ugly package.

From The Guardian

There is no shortage of fad food books blaming one or other "toxin" for all our fleshly dolours.

From The Guardian

Shiny dolour is the hallmark of this Diver.

From The Guardian

But he thought so fondly of Nicolette, his sweet friend, that he felt neither ill nor dolour.

From Project Gutenberg

The dolours als that pierced Dido's heart, When King Enee from Carthage took the flight; For the which cause unto a brand she start, And slew herseif, which was a sorry sight.

From Project Gutenberg