Sad

usgb/sæd/
adjective

Feeling or showing unhappiness.

She was very sad after her pet died.
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Often appears as...

  • feel sad
  • look sad
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Personal Emotion

Use 'sad' to express personal feelings of unhappiness, like when you experience loss or disappointment.

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I feel sad when I think about our last summer together.
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Visible Unhappiness

'Sad' describes someone's appearance or demeanor when they're not smiling and look upset.

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He looked sad standing alone in the corner.
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bereavedejecteddespondentdisheartendowncastdrearymelancholysorrowfulunhappy
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