widespreadsuffering
nounUK /ˈwaɪd.spred ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈwaɪd.sprɛd ˈsʌf.ɚ.ɪŋ/
When a lot of people in many places are hurting or sad at the same time.
The big storm caused widespread suffering across the whole country.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where pain or trouble spreads over a large area.
The war led to widespread suffering in the region.
3. A shared feeling of sadness among many people.
The loss of the team brought widespread suffering to the town.
4. Hard times that affect lots of people at once.
The drought caused widespread suffering for farmers everywhere.