sad

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This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 26-03-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /sæd/
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[change] Adjective

Positive sad

Comparative sadder

Superlative saddest

1. If someone feels sad, they have a bad feeling because of a loss or other problem. They are not happy.

   The sad boy cried.

2. If something is sad, it make you feel unhappy.

   It was a sad movie.

[change] Synonyms

• (opposite of happy) unhappy, gloomy, miserable, cheerless, depressed, down, glum, low, blue, melancholy, downcast
• (causing sadness) depressing, heartbreaking, distressing, heartrending, gloomy, dismal, disappointing, desolate, dreary

[change] Antonyms

• (opposite of happy) happy, jovial, content, contented, pleased, glad, joyful, cheerful, in high spirits, blissful, exultant, ecstatic, delighted, cheery, on cloud nine, jolly, smiling, merry
• (causing sadness) heartening, encouraging, positive, uplifting, inspirational, cheery, cheerful

[change] Related words

• sadness
• sadly