a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.82 in modern English
45
Scrabble Score
28
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
proverb
Grief can be alleviated by discussing it with someone.
Example Sentences
- "As a result, the optimist always has the lower hand, given that everyone around him is the opposite. You’d be considered a leper if you did not participate in the average, mediocre people’s wailing and complaining. If I’m not happy, I’ll not let you stay happy. After all, sorrow shared is sorrow halved. So let’s whine together!"