tristizia

Definitions of tristizia
  1. noun
    the state of being sad
    synonyms: cordoglio, desolazione, malinconia, tristezza
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    types:
    compianto, cordoglio, lutto, pianto
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
    type of:
    infelicità
    state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
  2. noun
    the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
    synonyms: atrocità, crudeltà, disumanità, efferatezza, ferocia, inumanità, malvagità
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    types:
    bestialità, brutalità, ferocia
    the trait of extreme cruelty
    type of:
    malignità, malizia
    the quality of threatening evil
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