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grieved

/ɡɹiːvd/ adjective C2
  1. Very sad or distressed, sorely upset. (literary)
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Franz added that his companion, deeply grieved at having been prevented the honor of being presented to the countess during her sojourn in Paris, was most anxious to make up for it, and had requested him (Franz) to remedy the past misfortune by conducting him to her box, and concluded by asking pardon for his presumption in having taken it upon himself to do so.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 369 · C1
“You’re more than that,” said the Scarecrow, in a grieved tone; “you’re a humbug.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 106 · B2
Still, for many days they grieved over the loss of the Wonderful Wizard, and would not be comforted.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 119 · B2
Dorothy was quite grieved at this mishap.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 131 · B2

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