Synonyms of sad

sad

adjective

ˈsad 

1

as in unhappy

feeling unhappiness

movies in which the hero dies always make us feel sad

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unhappy
• heartbroken
• depressed
• miserable
• sorry
• bad
• melancholy
• upset
• worried
• sorrowful
• disappointed
• mournful
• uneasy
• hopeless
• saddened
• troubled
• dejected
• gloomy
• heartsick
• doleful
• melancholic
• forlorn
• crestfallen
• depressing
• glum
• disconsolate
• inconsolable
• woebegone
• joyless
• despondent
• downcast
• wretched
• woeful
• brokenhearted
• distressed
• blue
• suicidal
• droopy
• hangdog
• downhearted
• heavyhearted
• discouraged
• down
• low-spirited
• heartsore
• down in the mouth
• tearful
• low
• grieving
• despairing
• aggrieved
• cast down
• somber
• regretful
• bleak
• sunk
• dispirited
• disheartened
• weeping
• morbid
• unquiet
• desolate
• anguished
• lugubrious
• plaintive
• dolorous
• morose
• lachrymose
• rueful
• dark
• cheerless
• dismal
• agonized
• wailing
• sullen
• dreary
• gray
• elegiac
• comfortless
• funereal
• drear
• black
• murky
• darkening
• saturnine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• happy
• glad
• joyous
• joyful
• cheerful
• cheery
• jubilant
• ecstatic
• delighted
• blissful
• gleeful
• upbeat
• sunny
• buoyant
• exuberant
• merry
• euphoric
• excited
• buoyed
• jolly
• optimistic
• hopeful
• jovial
• exultant
• rapturous
• enraptured
• chipper
• mirthful
• rhapsodic
• blithe
• jocular
• overjoyed
• rosy
• elated
• jocose
• gladdened
• sanguine
• exhilarated
• vital
• gladsome
• energetic
• spirited
• smiling
• satisfied
• lively
• jocund
• laughing
• vivacious
• pleased
• encouraged
• content
• thrilled
• entranced
• perky
• blithesome
• animated
• frisky
• lightsome
• sprightly
• peppy
• jaunty
• gratified
• careless
• bouncing
• springy
• unconcerned
• carefree
• lighthearted
• zippy
• grinning
• heartened
• easygoing
• cavalier
• boon
• insouciant
• sprightful
• beaming
• happy-go-lucky
• devil-may-care

2

as in depressing

causing unhappiness

the sad news about our uncle's death made my father cry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depressing
• pathetic
• heartbreaking
• unfortunate
• mournful
• melancholy
• tearful
• saddening
• disturbing
• sorry
• teary
• dismal
• dreary
• drear
• lamentable
• distressful
• heartrending
• deplorable
• distressing
• woeful
• poignant
• disquieting
• touching
• grievous
• moving
• discouraging
• disheartening
• perturbing
• discomforting
• affecting
• dispiriting
• discomposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• happy
• glad
• cheery
• inspiring
• pleasant
• heartening
• uplifting
• delightful
• welcome
• stimulating
• stirring
• enjoyable
• cheering
• satisfying
• agreeable
• pleasurable
• pleasing
• heartwarming
• exhilarating
• thrilling

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pathetic
• pitiful
• miserable
• lame
• disgusting
• sorry
• wretched
• pitiable
• despicable
• contemptible
• bad
• shameful
• poor
• disgraceful
• hateful
• deplorable
• notorious
• infamous
• odious
• worthless
• ignominious
• disreputable
• discreditable
• abominable
• shocking
• abhorrent
• detestable
• stinking
• lousy
• unworthy
• dishonorable
• sordid
• scandalous
• beastly
• inferior
• misbegotten
• unsavory
• meritless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• admirable
• decent
• outstanding
• worthy
• excellent
• respectable
• notable
• noteworthy
• noticeable
• commendable
• perfect
• creditable
• meritorious
• laudable
• praiseworthy
• reputable
• noble
• presentable
• honorable
• honest
• redoubtable
• straight
• flawless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sad

How sad would the deer woods be if there were no big, old bucks roaming it? — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Our population feels sad, helpless, uneasy, fearful and worried — and with good reason. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Institutional investor sentiment likely troughed given the exit of Huijin and China Securities Finance from its top 10 shareholders in the second quarter, Citi sad in a report. — Evelyn Cheng,jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

But there is plenty of good work being done, despite these sad realities. — Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026