Sorrow

Deep, sustained sadness. Heavier than everyday gloom.

Family Sadness
Valence strongly negative
Arousal low activation
Intensity Moderate
Opposite Delight

Deep, sustained sadness. Heavier than everyday gloom. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where sorrow lives in the body

Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Moderate
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Moderate
Head
Lightness
Quiet
Arms
Heavy, unused
Withdrawn
Legs
Weak, unable to move
Withdrawn

Related emotions

GriefSadness familySadnessSadness familyMelancholySadness familyDelightThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for sorrow. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.