sad
/sæd/adjective★Beginner— unhappy or sorrowful
general
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy or gloomy
The sad news made everyone cry.
The sorrowful news made everyone cry.
He had a sad expression on his face.
He had a gloomy expression on his face.
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Often used to describe emotions or situations that evoke sorrow or unhappiness.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Sad' is commonly used to describe emotions or situations that evoke sorrow or unhappiness.
⚡Gold Rule
Emotional Context
'Sad' is primarily used to describe emotional states or situations that evoke sorrow.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'sad', from Old English 'sæd', meaning 'sated, weary, heavy-hearted'. Related to Old Norse 'saðr' and Old High German 'sat'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe people, situations, or things that evoke a sense of sorrow or unhappiness. Often used in emotional contexts.
Word Breakdown
sad
unhappy or sorrowful
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