Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sad

adjective
/sæd/
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
Examples
  • She felt sad after hearing the news.
  • It was a sad movie that made everyone cry.
  • He looked sad when he didn’t get the job.
Meaning
Sadness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness.
Synonyms
  • unhappy
  • sorrowful
  • dejected
  • downcast
  • melancholy