Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sad-truth
phrase
/sæd truːθ/
Definition
The harsh or unpleasant reality of a situation that is difficult to accept.
Examples
- Sometimes, the sad-truth is that not everyone will support your dreams.
- The sad-truth is that life doesn’t always go the way we hope it will.
- In many cases, the sad-truth about aging is the loss of loved ones.
Meaning
Sad-truth refers to the acknowledgment of facts that are sorrowful or disappointing, often involving a sense of resignation toward a situation that cannot be changed.
Synonyms
- harsh reality
- unpleasant truth
- bitter fact
- grim reality
