Keening

The abandoned dog let out a keening howl, yearning for a loving home.

The marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

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

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The keening cry of the wolf in the distance sent shivers down their spines.

The wounded animal emitted a haunting keening sound in the distance.