English · Adjectives

sad

/sæd/

[/sæd/]

feeling unhappy

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.

Example

He felt very sad when his best friend moved to live in another country.

He felt very sad when his best friend moved to live in another country.

Etymology

From Old English 'sæd' (sated, weary); the 'unhappy' sense developed later.

How & Where It’s Used

Common emotion word; opposite of 'happy'.

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