sad

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /sæd/

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Adjective

Positive sad

Comparative sadder

Superlative saddest

1. When someone feels sad, they have a bad feeling because of a loss or other problem. They are not happy.
   • Synonyms: unhappy, gloomy, miserable, cheerless, depressed, down, glum, low, blue, melancholy and downcast
   • Antonyms: happy, jovial, content, contented, pleased, delighted, glad, joyful, cheerful, in high spirits, blissful, exultant, ecstatic, cheery, on cloud nine, jolly, smiling and merry

   The sad girl cried.

2. When something is sad, it makes you feel unhappy.
   • Synonyms: depressing, heartbreaking, distressing, heartrending, gloomy, dismal, disappointing, desolate and dreary
   • Antonyms: heartening, encouraging, positive, uplifting, inspirational, cheery and cheerful

   It was a sad movie.

   Death is a very sad thing.

Related words

• sadness
• sadly