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
Janet says that this is cringe and sad at the same time.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The whole exchange provides a sad illustration of this delirious and desperate time.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Leslie Bibb is still sad about her dream sequence on the cutting room floor.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
So, Scott's plight is a bit melancholy, but not sad.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025
The whole exchange provides a sad illustration of this delirious and desperate time.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
Leslie Bibb is still sad about her dream sequence on the cutting room floor.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
So, Scott's plight is a bit melancholy, but not sad.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 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 books about cancer don’t have to be depressing.—
Terry McDonell
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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That was a bit depressing, that first paintbrush touching your skin.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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So why did a chess engine that came under the pathetic category and only looks one move ahead not just defeat but humiliate ChatGPT?—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Not because ownership has had a change of heart, but rather as a way to address their pathetic offense.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Days before Father’s Day, the heartbroken dad of Dominic Ferrell, the 17-year-old stabbed to death in a Brickell condo, is speaking out to thank those supporting his family, to condemn the violent killing and to urge parents to hold their children close.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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He was booked into Metro Jail the night of June 1. 'Saddened and heartbroken': Attack rocks Boulder days after Israeli staffers slain Questions surround security protocols at the event The Saenger Theatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on June 2.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Eric Dane is sharing a heartbreaking moment amid his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The scenes of burning cars and tear gas on the streets of Los Angeles were heartbreaking.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
15 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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What would Georgia wear in her most depressed state?—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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That can put them on edge and heighten their separation anxiety, Langan said, and if their owners are depressed or grief-stricken about loss and uncertainty, the animals absorb those emotions too.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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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 unfortunate widowed Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary) heads down to the Bahamas to visit her son, Michael (Lance Guest), and guess who follows?—
Chris Nashawaty,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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