sad

adjective

ˈsad How to pronounce sad (audio)
Definition of sadnext
1
as in unhappy
feeling unhappiness movies in which the hero dies always make us feel sad

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2
as in depressing
causing unhappiness the sad news about our uncle's death made my father cry

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3
as in pathetic
deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy) no one expected the supermodel to be a great actress, but her acting is sad beyond belief

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Recent Examples of sad To now see a coach representing that team in this way is sad. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Unexpectedly Gunn’s final franchise statement, Guardians 2 is a funny-sad ensemble ramble disguised as a green-screen epic, the only Marvel movie so far that doesn’t feel made by committee. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Very sad to realize that all of the artists who made this album have passed away, Julee Cruise, Angelo Badalamenti, and David Lynch. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 July 2026 But my partner’s son is sad his own father is also less involved but doesn’t see the cause. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sad
  1. unhappy
  2. depressing
  3. pathetic
  4. heartbroken
  5. heartbreaking
  6. pitiful
  7. depressed
  8. unfortunate
Adjective
  • So this became, like, a collective therapy session for everyone unhappy with the government.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their heated exchange on the field lasted more than two minutes, with Jones unhappy that Szoboszlai had given the captain’s armband to Tsimikas rather than him when the Hungary midfielder was substituted 13 minutes from time.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Adjective
  • The simple, rather depressing, and completely overwhelming fact of the matter is that the Marvel Cinematic Universe cannot be ignored, even as superhero fatigue has definitively set in at the global box office.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The glow through the translucent stone façade prevents that journey from being downright depressing.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of depressing
Adjective
  • North Texas Howard WKU Northwestern Rutgers Nebraska That's a pathetic first six weeks.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Despite the Warriors operating with a pathetic sense of self-mortification — bending over backward for the mere possibility the King might grace them with his presence — the power of friendship wasn’t enough to lure James to the Bay.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of pathetic
Adjective
  • Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County earlier this month.
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Glen’s family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of heartbroken
Adjective
  • Though the core emotional essence began with that heartbreaking moment, Pictures of You quickly expanded into something much more.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Thank you for your generosity, compassion, and support during this heartbreaking time.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of heartbreaking
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  • Completing the hat trick in pitiful style, Taking on the World was shot on a shoestring budget, helmed by the man behind Highlander III, and forced to rely on stock footage of real-life footballers.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Given the national team’s pitiful demise at the Oval, with New Zealand completing victory on the fifth morning, Ben Stokes’ revival in absentia feels like the only consolation from a miserable week.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of pitiful
Adjective
  • When Magic Lotus becomes secretly depressed after another death in the ring at his hands, Tongchai supports his exile into nature from the boxing world.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • For those feeling exhausted, depressed or burned out, or as if one more issue or crisis will be tomorrow’s tipping point, now is the time to act.
    — Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • That is unfortunate for wagon loyalists, but the V60 gets to leave without an awkward farewell edition or cosmetic gimmicks.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This is especially unfortunate since there’s currently more content mastered in Dolby Vision HDR than in HDR10+, the competing high dynamic range standard.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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