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What is another word for Sadness? – 276 Sadness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sorrow grief melancholy unhappiness despair despondency gloom moroseness dismalness dreariness misery woe heartache heartbreak anguish pain distress discomfort displeasure dissatisfaction regret remorse sadness sorrowfulness mournfulness lamentation lament dejection depression hopelessness desperation desolation isolation loneliness emptiness hollowness bleakness dismalness somberness mournfulness glumness sullenness sulking pouting fretting worrying anxiety apprehension unease disquiet disquietude perturbation turmoil tribulation affliction suffering wretchedness distressfulness discomfort infelicity displeasure discontent discontentment dissatisfaction disillusion disheartenment demoralization

    Meaning of Sadness

    A feeling of emotional pain, regret, or dissatisfaction, often in response to a loss, disappointment, or unfortunate event.

    Definitions

    • A feeling of sadness, sorrow, or regret, often in response to a loss, disappointment, or unfortunate event.
    • A state of emotional pain or distress, often characterized by feelings of hopelessness, despair, or grief.
    • A negative emotional state, often accompanied by feelings of sorrow, melancholy, or unhappiness.

    Etymology of Sadness

    The word "sadness" originates from the Old English word "sæd," which means "sorrowful" or "sad," and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "saþiz," also meaning "sorrowful" or "sad."
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a feeling of emotional pain, regret, or dissatisfaction.

    Example Uses

    • The loss of her mother filled her with overwhelming sadness and grief.
    • The news of the natural disaster filled the community with sadness and despair.
    • The sadness in his eyes was palpable as he reflected on his past mistakes.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    happiness joy cheerfulness delight pleasure satisfaction contentment gratification euphoria elation ecstasy bliss felicity delightfulness pleasantness warmth coziness comfort solace consolation reassurance confidence hopefulness optimism enthusiasm excitement thrill exhilaration exuberance liveliness vibrancy energy vitality animation buoyancy resilience fortitude courage bravery stoicism calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness composure equanimity

    Related Nouns

    sorrow grief melancholy unhappiness despair despondency gloom moroseness dismalness dreariness misery woe heartache heartbreak anguish pain distress discomfort displeasure dissatisfaction regret remorse lament lamentation dejection depression hopelessness desperation desolation isolation loneliness emptiness hollowness bleakness somberness mournfulness glumness sullenness sulking fretting worrying anxiety apprehension unease disquiet disquietude perturbation turmoil tribulation affliction suffering wretchedness

    Related Verbs

    grieve mourn lament regret repent sorrow ache pine yearn long miss feel experience endure suffer bear tolerate accept face confront overcome survive recover heal comfort console reassure solace alleviate mitigate assuage soothe calm pacify tranquilize compose equanimize animate vivify exhilarate thrill delight please satisfy gratify exhilarate

    Related Adjectives

    sad sorrowful melancholy unhappy despondent gloomy morose dismal dreary miserable woeful heartbroken anguished pained distressed uncomfortable displeased dissatisfied regretful remorseful lamentable dejected depressed hopeless desperate desolate isolated lonely empty hollow bleak somber mournful glum sullen fretful worried anxious apprehensive uneasy disquieted perturbed turbulent tribulatory afflicted suffering wretched dismal dreary gloomy morose somber mournful glum sullen sulky fretful worried anxious uneasy disquieted perturbed turbulent tribulatory afflicted