Synonyms for

Saddest

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

Definition

The superlative form of the adjective sad, meaning the most unhappy or sorrowful.

Synonyms & similar words

pitiful distressing deplorable sorry glad sad lamentable unhappiest

Synonyms by register

Formal

most sorrowful most dejected most despondent most melancholic

Informal

most down most bummed out most blue most miserable

Literary

most woeful most doleful most forlorn

Antonyms

happiest joyfulest cheeriest merriest most cheerful most joyful most delighted

Common collocations

  • saddest day
  • saddest moment
  • saddest story
  • saddest song
  • saddest part
  • saddest news
  • saddest smile

Word family

adjective sad
adverb sadly

Usage note

Saddest is the superlative form of the adjective 'sad'. It is used to describe the extreme degree of sadness.

Example sentences

  1. The saddest part of the story is when the dog dies.
  2. She looked at him with the saddest eyes.
  3. He sounded the saddest he had ever sounded.
  4. It was the saddest day of her life.
  5. The puppys saddest moment was when he lost his favorite toy.

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