Synonyms for

Sad

Verb / sæd / Another word for sad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy

Synonyms & similar words

lamentable pitiful distressing sorry deplorable glad unhappy sorrowful depressed down blue miserable gloomy melancholy despondent heartbroken disappointed disheartened discouraged crestfallen dismal woebegone forlorn wretched uncheerful joyless

Synonyms by register

Formal

melancholy dejected dispirited sorrowful

Informal

down blue bummed out unhappy

Literary

woeful forlorn crestfallen

Antonyms

happy joyful cheerful glad content elated pleased

Common collocations

  • deeply sad
  • feeling sad
  • sad news
  • sad day
  • sadly missed
  • sad state
  • sad occasion

Word family

noun sadness
adjective sad
adverb sadly

Usage note

Sad generally refers to a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow. It is a common and versatile word used in most registers. 'Sad' can also be used to describe something unfortunate or regrettable, such as 'sad news'.

Example sentences

  1. I feel sad when it rains all day.
  2. She looked sad when she lost her toy.
  3. He was sad when his team lost the game.
  4. The sad news made everyone cry.
  5. The sad movie made me teary-eyed.

Quotes

  • “Tears come from the heart and not from the brain.” - Leonardo da Vinci
  • “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss
  • “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” - Mark Twain

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