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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a sad truth
sad news
sad eyes
a sad song
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Recent Examples of sad
Her mother’s life was complicated and sad and full of love and tenderness.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
While many fans may be sad that this chapter of the Star Wars universe is concluding, Luna said that he's relieved that the series ended with a clear storyline.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
The building directly across the street stands in sad disrepair, its windows smashed, swathed in graffiti, a front garage door hangs half-open.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Two screenshots from the video showing Ollie was a sad facial expression.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
While many fans may be sad that this chapter of the Star Wars universe is concluding, Luna said that he's relieved that the series ended with a clear storyline.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025
The building directly across the street stands in sad disrepair, its windows smashed, swathed in graffiti, a front garage door hangs half-open.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Two screenshots from the video showing Ollie was a sad facial expression.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sad
Adjective
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The root of the fallout was the Who (and specifically Daltrey) being unhappy with Starkey’s performance when the band played a pair of Teenage Cancer Trust charity shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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On Friday, Devers alluded to being unhappy with how the Red Sox treated him.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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And on that depressing thought, that's how Squid Game ended.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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That’s a depressing setup, but the film is a lot gentler.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, the squad needs to shift strategies and Sonny is here to take them from pathetic to aggressive.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Jarvis’ performance is transformative, making Mark both pathetic and feverishly alive, his corrosive remorse seemingly genuine.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Once the game is over, pink soldiers approach Yong-sik to shoot him and ensure that he’s eliminated, despite Geum-ja’s heartbroken pleas.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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And before long, his pig is stolen, leaving him heartbroken.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That was Jeffrey’s heartbreaking statement to a reporter who tracked him down after a police bulletin about the shooting went out that day.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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An animal shelter has shown the heartbreaking scenes owners giving up their pet don't get to witness.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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For example, the 1890s saw the Royal Observatory hire women for the first time, who worked for a pitiful wage as 'computers' to examine and refine observational data.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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There is nothing deficient, unnatural or pitiful about being single, as we’re often led to believe.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Nike reported fourth-quarter financial results that slightly topped depressed revenue and earnings-per-share estimates, but the full-year picture reflects the brand’s struggles, as 12-month revenue fell 10% to $46.3 billion.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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What resonates most strongly is the film’s subtler or more emotional moments — the camera lingering on a man left holding a stick after his dog fails to come back from a swim or the scene where Brody’s son mimics his depressed father’s body language at the dinner table.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Shakira does appear to be the beneficiary of an unintended consequence stemming from her unfortunate moves.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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