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
So any impediment to it getting a wider viewership, or having the experience of watching it be skewed by allegations that are merely allegations — that is sad and unfortunate, but also beyond my control.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
But the shelter said Goober’s situation was especially sad.
—Simone Jasper
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Following the sad news of his death, the post has taken on new meaning.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 22 July 2025
That's the sad reality facing many dogs in the wider shelter system.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sad
Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
But the shelter said Goober’s situation was especially sad.
—Simone Jasper
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Following the sad news of his death, the post has taken on new meaning.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 22 July 2025
That's the sad reality facing many dogs in the wider shelter system.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sad
Adjective
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Galino is unhappy with how Jimenez is running his territory, and thinks Tommy can help the cartel get into the oil business.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Things will become much clearer once Jenkins — who is unhappy with his current contract is currently sidelined with a back injury — begins practicing.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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For women, the situation is even more depressing with 90% of women excluded from the workforce, unable to work outside their homes.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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And blame can be depressing; accepting responsibility for something that went terribly wrong is often painful and embarrassing.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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Enter Flores, who was hired shortly after that pathetic performance.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Ak’s heartbroken family are still reeling from her death.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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During the ‘54 season, a heartbroken Mack gave his sons, Earle and Roy, permission to sell his beloved team.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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In a series of heartbreaking responses, the girls all explain how the videos change the way boys in their class perceive them and give these boys inflated expectations.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Following the heartbreaking news, the Ole Miss football team released a tribute post on social media to honor Adams’ memory.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Once Bernstein landed on broadcast television, in the mid-fifties, such guides looked pitiful.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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The real version of Dave is equal parts pitiful and menacing, seductive and unable to fully pass himself as a normal person.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Too little could leave you feeling down and even depressed.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Francis was depressed and couldn’t get out of bed for months, and in July 1976, a jury awarded her $2.6 million, finding the Howard Johnson chain responsible for her unsafe room.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, like so many unfortunate accidents since cell phones were invented, this was caused by a distracted driver.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately for him, that gaffe will be a little easier to live down than Teal and Weinberg’s unfortunate comments.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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