English · Emotions & Feelings
sadness
ˈsædnəs
[ˈsædnəs]
the feeling of being unhappy
Beginnernoun
Definition
An emotion of sorrow or low spirits.
Example
A wave of sadness came over her at the goodbye.
A wave of sadness came over her at the goodbye.
Etymology
From 'sad', from Old English 'sæd' meaning 'sated, weary', plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the basic emotion opposite to happiness.