sad

adjective

ˈsad How to pronounce sad (audio)
Definition of sadnext
1
as in unhappy
feeling unhappiness movies in which the hero dies always make us feel sad

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2
as in depressing
causing unhappiness the sad news about our uncle's death made my father cry

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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

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Recent Examples of sad How sad would the deer woods be if there were no big, old bucks roaming it? — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Our population feels sad, helpless, uneasy, fearful and worried — and with good reason. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Institutional investor sentiment likely troughed given the exit of Huijin and China Securities Finance from its top 10 shareholders in the second quarter, Citi sad in a report. — Evelyn Cheng,jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 But there is plenty of good work being done, despite these sad realities. — Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sad
  1. unhappy
  2. depressing
  3. pathetic
  4. heartbroken
  5. heartbreaking
  6. pitiful
  7. depressed
  8. unfortunate
Adjective
  • That may explain why Trump is unhappy with the cost of borrowing.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Let’s see where the line is drawn, but someone will be unhappy.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Adjective
  • Romano’s wry, hangdog default demeanor suits his character, Joe, a father of two who’s separated from his wife (Penelope Ann Miller) and living in a depressing motel.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The simple, rather depressing, and completely overwhelming fact of the matter is that the Marvel Cinematic Universe cannot be ignored, even as superhero fatigue has definitively set in at the global box office.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of depressing
Adjective
  • There was no pathetic pleading with the audience to come closer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • North Texas Howard WKU Northwestern Rutgers Nebraska That's a pathetic first six weeks.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of pathetic
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  • The beloved bald eagle and her partner, Shadow, had fans across the world captivated through Friends of Big Bear Valley's live-stream nest camera, and Jackie's death has left thousands heartbroken.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Lyman Dawkins, mayor of Gaffney, said he was heartbroken over news of the shooting.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of heartbroken
Adjective
  • Those teams experienced heartbreaking home playoff losses against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Patriots.
    — PJ Green August 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • After initial attempts at therapy had no effect, the boy’s parents made the heartbreaking decision to remove his breathing tube to end his suffering.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of heartbreaking
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  • Completing the hat trick in pitiful style, Taking on the World was shot on a shoestring budget, helmed by the man behind Highlander III, and forced to rely on stock footage of real-life footballers.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Given the national team’s pitiful demise at the Oval, with New Zealand completing victory on the fifth morning, Ben Stokes’ revival in absentia feels like the only consolation from a miserable week.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of pitiful
Adjective
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • That understanding for the narrator is one tinged with mourning for the boy who endured but also the suspect boy who was always there, even before all the unfortunate happenings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The first addresses inflammation and irritation (an unfortunate side effect of vitamin C, for some people).
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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