How To Spell dolour?
How to Pronounce dolour?
Correct pronunciation for the word "dolour" is [dˈɒlə], [dˈɒlə], [d_ˈɒ_l_ə].
What are the misspellings for dolour?
"Dolour" in context
Dolour is an emotional state of intense bodily and mental anguish. It is usually accompanied by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pain and despair. It is often described as a deep sorrow, distress and anguish that can feel overwhelming. Dolour can be caused by a variety of factors such as physical illness, emotional trauma, the loss of a loved one, the loss of something of significant value and so on. Through a person's experience of dolour, they may feel as if their life is in a state of upheaval and distress.
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This graph shows how "dolour" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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