Sad Meaning and Definition
Sad
Pronunciation
/sæd/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
A feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or melancholy; a state of being unhappy.
Examples
- The news made me feel sad.
- She was sad after her breakup.
Synonyms
- Melancholy
- Unhappy
- Sorrowful
Antonyms
- Happily
- Joyful
- Elated
Etymology
The word ‘Sad’ originates from Old English and Proto-Germanic, with roots in Proto-Indo-European.
Usage Notes
‘Sad’ can be used to describe a person’s emotional state, a situation, or even a piece of art.
Cultural References
Sad has appeared in various forms of media, such as music, literature, and film.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- ‘Feeling sad about something’
- ‘To bring someone down’
- ‘A sad story’
Related Words or Phrases
- Unhappy
- Melancholy
- Sorrow
- Downcast
Collocations
- ‘a sad day’
- ‘a sad event’
- ‘feel sad’
Frequency of Use
‘Sad’ is a commonly used word in everyday language, particularly in emotional conversations.
Common Misspellings
- Sade
- Sada
- Sead