English · Adjectives
sad
/sæd/
[/sæd/]
feeling unhappy
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
Example
He felt very sad when his best friend moved to live in another country.
He felt very sad when his best friend moved to live in another country.
Etymology
From Old English 'sæd' (sated, weary); the 'unhappy' sense developed later.
How & Where It’s Used
Common emotion word; opposite of 'happy'.