Sadness

/ˈsædnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a state of emotional pain or distress characterized by feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief.

After hearing the news of her friend’s passing, she was overwhelmed by a deep sadness.

the quality of being sad.

There was an unmistakable sadness in his eyes as he spoke about the lost opportunities.

a cause or reason for feeling sad; a source of unhappiness.

The sadness of the situation was compounded by the loss of her job.

Middle English, from sad + -ness.

state of sadness

An ongoing feeling or condition of being sad.

burst into tears

To suddenly start crying due to overwhelming sadness.

feeling blue

Informal expression meaning to feel sad or depressed.

sorrow

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or tragedy.

melancholy

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

depression

A more severe and prolonged mental health condition often marked by persistent sadness.

Feeling down

I've been feeling down lately after the breakup.

In the dumps

After losing the game, he was really in the dumps.