bereaved
adjective C1
Plain meaning
having recently lost a close person through death
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss having recently lost a close person through death in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described bereaved family in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that bereaved family can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
bereaved familybereaved parentssupport the bereaved
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “bereaved family”.