sad

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /sæd/

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Adjective

Positive sad

Comparative sadder

Superlative saddest

1. When someone feels sad, they have a bad feeling because of a loss or other problem. They are not happy.

   The sad girl cried.

2. When something is sad, it makes you feel unhappy.

   It was a sad movie.

Synonyms

• (opposite of happy) unhappy, gloomy, miserable, cheerless, depressed, down, glum, low, blue, melancholy, downcast
• (causing sadness) depressing, heartbreaking, distressing, heartrending, gloomy, dismal, disappointing, desolate, dreary

Antonyms

• (opposite of happy) happy, jovial, content, contented, pleased, glad, joyful, cheerful, in high spirits, blissful, exultant, ecstatic, delighted, cheery, on cloud nine, jolly, smiling, merry
• (causing sadness) heartening, encouraging, positive, uplifting, inspirational, cheery, cheerful

Related words

• sadness
• sadly