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Synonyms & Similar Words
unhappy
sorrowful
melancholy
gloomy
depressed
dismal
despondent
dejected
downcast
disheartened
disappointed
despairing
morose
mournful
lamentable
pitiful
pathetic
unhappy
tearful
woeful
dolorous
doleful
somber
grave
serious
solemn
unhappy
unhappy
miserable
wretched
forlorn
bereaved
grief-stricken
heartbroken
inconsolable
downhearted
Meaning of Sad
The primary meaning of the word "sad" is feeling or showing sorrow, grief, or unhappiness.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing sorrow, grief, or unhappiness
- Causing sorrow or regret
- Unfortunate or disappointing
Etymology of Sad
The word "sad" originates from Old English "saed" meaning "sated" or "weary", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "saþiz" and Proto-Indo-European "se-" meaning "to satisfy" or "to be sated"
The modern sense of "sad" as feeling sorrow or unhappiness developed in Middle English (around the 14th century)
Example Uses
- The news of her death was sad and unexpected
- He felt sad and alone after the breakup
- The sad expression on her face showed that she was not happy with the decision