sad
1 of 2adjective
ˈsad 
sadder; saddest
1
a
: affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness : downcast
b(1)
: causing or associated with grief or unhappiness : depressing
sad news
(2)
: regrettable, deplorable
a sad relaxation of morals—
C. W. Cunnington
C. W. Cunnington c
: of little worth
2
: of a dull somber color
sadness noun
SAD
2 of 2abbreviation
seasonal affective disorder
Synonyms
Adjective
- bad
- blue
- brokenhearted
- cast down
- crestfallen
- dejected
- depressed
- despondent
- disconsolate
- doleful
- down
- downcast
- downhearted
- down in the mouth
- droopy
- forlorn
- gloomy
- glum
- hangdog
- heartbroken
- heartsick
- heartsore
- heavyhearted
- inconsolable
- joyless
- low
- low-spirited
- melancholic
- melancholy
- miserable
- mournful
- saddened
- sorrowful
- sorry
- unhappy
- woebegone
- woeful
- wretched
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Example Sentences
Adjective He's feeling sad because his pet died. People were sad that he was leaving. The experience left her sadder but wiser. Have you heard the sad news about his wife's illness? It'll be a sad day when you leave us. a movie with a sad ending He lived a sad life. The sad fact of the matter is that they are right. The new version is a sad imitation of the original movie. We needed more money but, sad to say, there wasn't any. See More
Recent Examples on the WebPaul Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 Perugi worked at the hospital from 1984 to 2002 as a lead CAT scan technologist and IT tax administrator and is sad to see the building go. —Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2023 And Showtime stood for a streak in American television that would be sad to see just die. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023 In comments to The Washington Post on Monday, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19, said the new death figure is sad but clearly not the whole picture. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2023 It’s been very sad and disappointing, to say the least. —Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2023 The spectacle-seeker in me was sad to learn no big secrets and discover no great mysteries; the more serious reader in me was disappointed too. —Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2022 Many Houstonians and fans of the hot dog chain were sad to see the flagship James Coney Island close earlier this year, and many observers had long wondered which concept would replace JCI on this prime piece of real estate. —Emma Balter, Chron, 14 Dec. 2022 So sad to learn of the passing of Billy Packer who had such a passion for college basketball. —Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Jan. 2023 See More
Adjective
Not all Seattleites will be sad to see the back of Ballard Oil. —Paul Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 Perugi worked at the hospital from 1984 to 2002 as a lead CAT scan technologist and IT tax administrator and is sad to see the building go. —Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2023 And Showtime stood for a streak in American television that would be sad to see just die. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023 In comments to The Washington Post on Monday, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19, said the new death figure is sad but clearly not the whole picture. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2023 It’s been very sad and disappointing, to say the least. —Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2023 The spectacle-seeker in me was sad to learn no big secrets and discover no great mysteries; the more serious reader in me was disappointed too. —Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2022 Many Houstonians and fans of the hot dog chain were sad to see the flagship James Coney Island close earlier this year, and many observers had long wondered which concept would replace JCI on this prime piece of real estate. —Emma Balter, Chron, 14 Dec. 2022 So sad to learn of the passing of Billy Packer who had such a passion for college basketball. —Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Jan. 2023 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English sæd sated; akin to Old High German sat sated, Latin satis enough
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing sad
Kids Definition
sad
adjective ˈsad
sadder; saddest
1
: filled with or expressing grief or unhappiness
sad songs
2
: causing grief or unhappiness : depressing
sad news
sadly adverb
Medical Definition
SAD
abbreviation seasonal affective disorder
sad
adjective
1
as in heartbroken
feeling unhappiness movies in which the hero dies always make us feel sad Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- heartbroken
- unhappy
- depressed
- miserable
- sorry
- bad
- melancholy
- upset
- worried
- sorrowful
- disappointed
- saddened
- mournful
- uneasy
- hopeless
- dejected
- heartsick
- troubled
- gloomy
- forlorn
- crestfallen
- doleful
- melancholic
- depressing
- glum
- downhearted
- disconsolate
- woebegone
- inconsolable
- joyless
- despondent
- downcast
- wretched
- woeful
- brokenhearted
- distressed
- heavyhearted
- droopy
- suicidal
- discouraged
- blue
- heartsore
- down
- hangdog
- cast down
- grieving
- tearful
- low-spirited
- despairing
- low
- regretful
- somber
- aggrieved
- bleak
- disheartened
- dispirited
- weeping
- morbid
- desolate
- sunk
- anguished
- down in the mouth
- lugubrious
- unquiet
- morose
- plaintive
- rueful
- dolorous
- lachrymose
- cheerless
- dark
- dismal
- agonized
- sullen
- wailing
- dreary
- elegiac
- gray
- drear
- comfortless
- darkening
- sombre
- funereal
- murky
- black
- saturnine
- elegiacal
- grey
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- happy
- glad
- joyous
- joyful
- cheerful
- cheery
- jubilant
- ecstatic
- gleeful
- delighted
- blissful
- upbeat
- overjoyed
- elated
- sunny
- excited
- exuberant
- euphoric
- merry
- hopeful
- jolly
- buoyant
- optimistic
- jovial
- buoyed
- exultant
- enraptured
- rapturous
- exhilarated
- mirthful
- chipper
- rhapsodic
- rhapsodical
- blithe
- jocular
- gladdened
- thrilled
- rosy
- jocund
- blithesome
- jocose
- entranced
- sanguine
- gladsome
- lightsome
- vital
- smiling
- energetic
- spirited
- pleased
- satisfied
- vivacious
- laughing
- perky
- encouraged
- frisky
- lively
- content
- animated
- gratified
- peppy
- careless
- unconcerned
- jaunty
- sprightly
- carefree
- lighthearted
- springy
- heartened
- bouncing
- grinning
- zippy
- easygoing
- cavalier
- boon
- beaming
- insouciant
- sprightful
- happy-go-lucky
- devil-may-care
2
as in depressing
causing unhappiness the sad news about our uncle's death made my father cry Synonyms & Similar Words
- depressing
- pathetic
- heartbreaking
- unfortunate
- mournful
- melancholy
- tearful
- saddening
- disturbing
- sorry
- teary
- dismal
- dreary
- drear
- lamentable
- distressful
- heartrending
- deplorable
- distressing
- poignant
- touching
- woeful
- disquieting
- disheartening
- discouraging
- moving
- grievous
- affecting
- discomforting
- perturbing
- dispiriting
- discomposing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- happy
- glad
- cheery
- inspiring
- heartening
- pleasant
- uplifting
- delightful
- welcome
- enjoyable
- stimulating
- cheering
- satisfying
- heartwarming
- stirring
- agreeable
- pleasurable
- pleasing
- exhilarating
- thrilling
3
as in pathetic
deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy) no one expected the supermodel to be a great actress, but her acting is sad beyond belief Synonyms & Similar Words
- pathetic
- pitiful
- miserable
- lame
- sorry
- disgusting
- wretched
- pitiable
- despicable
- contemptible
- bad
- shameful
- disgraceful
- poor
- shameful
- hateful
- deplorable
- shocking
- worthless
- odious
- notorious
- abhorrent
- ignominious
- abominable
- infamous
- disreputable
- detestable
- stinking
- lousy
- discreditable
- sordid
- unworthy
- dishonorable
- scandalous
- beastly
- inferior
- misbegotten
- unsavory
- meritless
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- admirable
- decent
- noteworthy
- notable
- worthy
- excellent
- outstanding
- noticeable
- respectable
- commendable
- perfect
- creditable
- laudable
- meritorious
- praiseworthy
- noble
- honorable
- honest
- presentable
- reputable
- redoubtable
- straight
- flawless