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Definition of sad - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unhappyfeeling or showing sorrow
- She felt sad after hearing the bad news..
2.
- The performance was sad and disappointing..
3.
- His outfit was considered sad by his peers.
4.
pastryTECH. UK soggy or not fully risenTECH. UK
- The cake turned out sad and heavy.
5.
appearanceDated UK dark or dull in colorDated UK
- The room was painted a sad blue.
Expressions with sad
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disappointing yet factual
The news was sad but true, leaving everyone in shock.
used to say a situation is unfortunate and makes you unhappy
It’s a sad business when a family argues over money.
situation that is regrettable or disappointing
Losing the championship was a sad case for the team..
expresses sadness or regret about what is said next
Sad to say, we lost the game yesterday.
feeling deep sadness inside
She was sad at heart after hearing the news.
thought about something that makes you feel sad or regretful
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.
feel negative or become depressed
He packed a sad after hearing the news.
person who is very sad or disappointed, often humorously
After losing the game, he was a sad panda.
displease someone's ears with unpleasant sounds
The screeching violin made her ears sad.
having eyes that look sorrowful or melancholic
The sad-eyed puppy looked up at us.
having a face showing sadness
The sad-faced child looked out the window.
incompetent person who often fails
Tom is such a sad sack at work.
sorrowful death or end
The novel narrates the sad demise of the protagonist.
unfortunately, this is the case or situation
Sad to relate, the event was canceled due to rain.
feeling deep sorrow or unhappiness
She felt sad-hearted after hearing the bad news.
Origin of sad
Old English, sæd (sated, full)
Terms with sad included in their meaning
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emotion
feeling sad due to lack of companionship
emotion
feeling sad or miserable
unpleasant events
news about sad or unfortunate events
sadness
feel sad because someone is not present
emotion
feeling sad or depressed
relief
feeling better when sad, worried, or in pain
emotional state
feeling sad and unable to enjoy anything
emotion
feeling sad or unhappy
compassion response
feeling sad for someone who is suffering or unlucky
emotion
day when someone feels sad or upset
negative feelings
ideas or feelings that are sad, scary, or harmful
emotional state
make someone feel sad or downhearted
sadness or hope
making people feel sad or lose hope
sadness
thought that makes you feel sad or hopeless
emotion
feel better or less sad because of something
emotion mood
make someone feel sad or discouraged
emotional state
feeling sad and without hope
emotion
look sad or disappointed
missing home
feeling sad and wanting to be back home
emotional state
feeling sad or discouraged
emotional state
feeling sad due to lack of friends
vocalization
low, sad sound made by a person or the wind
emotional state
feeling so sad or upset almost starting to cry
inner mood
was sad, wanting past actions to be undone
Examples of sad in a sentence
It's sad to see them go. The movie's plot was sad and uninspired. His excuse for being late was sad and unconvincing. That hairstyle is so sad and outdated. Wearing socks with sandals is quite sad. The bread was sad and dense.
Her muffins were sad and unappetizing. The curtains were a sad shade of gray. Her dress was a sad, muted green.
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- French:triste, pitoyable, ...
- German:traurig, erbärmlich, ...
- Italian:afflitto, scadente, ...
- Spanish:afligido, pobre, ...
- Portuguese:abatida, patético, ...
- Chinese:难过的, 差劲的, ...
- Japanese:悲しい, ひどい, ...
- Arabic:حَزِين, رديء, ...
- Hebrew:עָצוּב, עָלוּב, ...
- Russian:грустный, жалкий, ...
- Ukrainian:сумний, жалюгідний, ...
- Hindi:उदास, निराशाजनक, ...
Definition of SAD - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: seasonal affective disorderTECH. feeling low during winter when daylight decreasesTECH.
- Many people feel SAD when days get shorter.
2.
acr: social anxiety disorderTECH. strong fear of social situationsTECH.
- She struggles with SAD and avoids crowded social events.
3.
acr: Shiromani Akali DalTECH. political group in IndiaTECH.
- SAD won several seats in the recent Indian state elections.
Origin of SAD
Acronym for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Examples of SAD in a sentence
He struggles with SAD during the cold months. Her SAD made parties unbearable for her. Living with SAD, he avoided crowded places. SAD announced their new policy today. The SAD leader addressed the media.
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- French:dépression saisonnière, TAS, ...
- German:SAD, soziale Angststörung, ...
- Italian:disturbo affettivo stagionale, disturbo d'ansia sociale, ...
- Spanish:trastorno afectivo estacional, fobia social, ...
- Portuguese:TSA, transtorno de ansiedade social, ...
- Chinese:季节性情感障碍, 社交焦虑症, ...
- Japanese:SAD, 社会不安障害, ...
- Arabic:الاضطراب العاطفي الموسمي, اضطراب القلق الاجتماعي, ...
- Hebrew:דִּכָּאוֹן עוֹנְתִּי, סַאד, ...
- Russian:сезонное аффективное расстройство, САД, ...
- Ukrainian:САР, соціальний тривожний розлад, ...
- Hindi:सैड, सामाजिक चिंता विकार, ...
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