Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The singer's voice soared in a beautiful keening note, captivating the audience.

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.