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August 24, 2024

Word of the Day: Jeremiad

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Word of the Day
: August 24, 2024

\jair-uh-MYE-ud\ noun

What It Means

Jeremiad refers to a long cautionary or angry rant about something. It can also refer to a similarly prolonged lamentation, or expression of great sorrow or deep sadness.

// His jeremiad about trivial problems with the campsite didn’t go over well with his friends.

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