grievous

[US]/ˈɡriːvəs/
[UK]/ˈɡriːvəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. menyebabkan rasa sakit atau penderitaan yang besar; parah.

Example Sentences

grievous error in judgment

kesalahan penilaian yang parah

grievous violation of human rights

pelanggaran berat terhadap hak asasi manusia

grievous mistake that cannot be overlooked

kesalahan serius yang tidak dapat diabaikan

Real-world Examples

He has been a disappointment to me, Mr. Holmes -- a grievous disappointment.

Dia telah menjadi kekecewaan besar bagiku, Mr. Holmes -- kekecewaan yang sangat besar.

Source: The Case of the Green Jade Crown in Sherlock Holmes' Investigations

" A grievous thing when a great man grows old" .

" Sebuah hal yang menyedihkan ketika seorang pria hebat menjadi tua."

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

And what do you suppose is Bernini's punishment for grievous bodily harm and attempted murder?

Dan menurutmu apa hukuman Bernini untuk luka parah dan percobaan pembunuhan?

Source: The Power of Art - Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini

Cotter Pyke had made his angry mark below. " Is it grievous, my lord" ? asked Clydas.

Cotter Pyke telah membuat tanda marah di bawahnya. " Apakah ini mengerikan, tuanku?" tanya Clydas.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

He and his colleagues have said and done all the right things, avoiding the grievous mistakes of Iraq.

Dia dan rekan-rekannya telah mengatakan dan melakukan semua hal yang benar, menghindari kesalahan serius Irak.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

" Your bastard was accused of grievous crimes, " Catelyn reminded him sharply. " Of murder, rape, and worse" .

" Anak harammu dituduh melakukan kejahatan serius," Catelyn mengingatkannya dengan tajam. " Pembunuhan, pemerkosaan, dan lebih buruk lagi."

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

" Jon would never. Lord Snow did. Sometimes there is no happy choice, Sam, only one less grievous than the others" .

" Jon tidak akan pernah. Lord Snow melakukannya. Terkadang tidak ada pilihan yang membahagiakan, Sam, hanya satu yang kurang mengerikan daripada yang lain."

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" I fear so, my lord. It is so sad. So grievous sad. And them so young and innocent" .

" Saya khawatir begitu, tuanku. Ini sangat menyedihkan. Sangat menyedihkan. Dan mereka begitu muda dan tidak bersalah."

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

But my disappointment was grievous and unexpected.

Tetapi kekecewaanku sangat besar dan tidak terduga.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

It was as incomprehensible as it was mortifying and grievous.

Itu tidak dapat dipahami seperti halnya memalukan dan mengerikan.

Source: Northanger Abbey (original version)

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