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sad
/sæd/
unhappy or sorrowful
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
She was unhappy and sorrowful after hearing the bad news.
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.
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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