Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sad-reality
Phrase
/sæd rɪˈælɪti/
Definition
A harsh or disappointing truth that evokes feelings of sadness.
Examples
- Faced with the sad-reality of climate change, many people are taking action to make a difference.
- The sad-reality of the situation is that not everyone gets a happy ending.
- She often reflects on the sad-reality that life doesn’t always go as planned.
Meaning
The term ‘sad-reality’ refers to the sometimes harsh truths of life that, while factual, provoke feelings of sorrow or melancholy.
Synonyms
- Harsh truth
- Bittersweet fact
- Unpleasant reality
- Somber truth
