Meaning of the word doleful in English

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doleful

US /ˈdoʊl.fəl/
UK /ˈdoʊl.fəl/
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Adjective

1.

expressing sorrow; mournful

Example:
The dog gave a doleful whimper when its owner left.
Her face had a doleful expression after hearing the bad news.
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