bereaved
n. C1 Advanced US //bɝˈivd// UK //bɪɹˈiːvd// be·reaved
n. a person who has lost someone they loved, such as a family member or a close friend. You use this word to describe someone who is still dealing with the sadness of that loss.
n. a person who has suffered the loss of a loved one through death. Often used in formal or medical contexts to describe the emotional state of the individual.
The bereaved family gathered at the funeral.
The hospital provides a quiet room for the bereaved to sit and process their grief after a difficult delivery.
The community rallied around the bereaved, offering practical support and emotional comfort during the most difficult weeks following the accident.