Sad

/sæd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make someone feel sad.

It saddens me to see people suffering from hunger.

adjective

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

She felt sad when she heard the news of her friend's departure.

Causing or expressing sorrow; mournful.

The sad song brought tears to his eyes.

Unfortunate or regrettable.

It was a sad turn of events that led to the closure of the local business.

Middle English, from Old English 'sæd', which means weary, sated, or sad.

sad but true

Acknowledging a disappointing fact.

sad sack

A person who is perceived as a loser or has had a bad luck.

sad story

A narrative or situation that evokes pity or empathy.

sorrow

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.

melancholy

A deep, persistent sadness.

regret

A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened.

Feeling down or upset about something trivial.

I'm feeling a bit sad about missing the party.

Used to describe something that is disappointing or frustrating.

That game was so sad, I couldn't believe we lost.