widowed
UK: ˈwɪdəʊd | US: ˈwɪdoʊd
adj. (of a person) having lost one's spouse by death and not remarried
The word "widowed" derives from the Old English "widuwe" (widow), which traces back to the Proto-Germanic *widuwō, meaning "a woman whose spouse has died." The suffix "-ed" is added to form the adjective, indicating the state of being a widow. The root "widow" itself has cognates in many Indo-European languages (e.g., Latin "vidua," Sanskrit "vidhavā"), all sharing the core meaning of separation or bereavement. The term originally applied only to women but has since expanded to include men in modern usage.
After her husband's passing, she remained widowed for the rest of her life.
The support group provides counseling for widowed individuals.
He became widowed at the age of 60 and never remarried.
The novel explores the struggles of a widowed mother raising three children.
In some cultures, widowed women face significant social challenges.