sad

[US]/sæd/
[UK]/sæd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. feeling sorrowful, unhappy, miserable, or gloomy.

Phrases & Collocations

feeling sad

so sad

feel sad

in sad earnest

sad face

Example Sentences

a sad movie; sad news.

I was sad and subdued.

a sad state of affairs

It's a sad apology for a hat.

It is a sad apology for a hat.

a sad state of affairs; a sad excuse.

Vicky was a very sad case .

a sad, solitary, inadequate man.

the sad tale of failure was laid bare.

a sad day for us all.

The sad story wrung my heart.

be distressed at some sad news

a scandal that is a sad commentary on national politics.

He was cast down by the sad news.

An envoy came bearing the sad news.

His mind dwelt on the sad events.

It's sad that we have to part company.

I was sad to hear that you're sick.

Real-world Examples

A sad look. Sad look. Okay, got it.

Source: We Bare Bears

That's the saddest thing I've ever heard.

Source: American English dialogue

It's a very sad -- it's a very sad moment.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2020 Collection

Oh, no. So sad, so very sad.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Thank you. And also a little sad.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

The reality is far more complex and sad.

Source: The school of life

I'm very sad. Now I'm very sad, the situation is very complicated.

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

Everyday, after 4, my kid is just so sad, you know.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

His Lordship's in the library. -All alone? Oh, how sad.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

The story is just too sad.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

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