1
as in unhappy
feeling unhappiness
movies in which the hero dies always make us feel sad
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2
as in depressing
causing unhappiness
the sad news about our uncle's death made my father cry
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3
as in pathetic
deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy)
no one expected the supermodel to be a great actress, but her acting is sad beyond belief
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a sad truth
sad news
sad eyes
a sad song
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Recent Examples of sad
Like certain characters whose sad fates only become legible after six elusive episodes, viewers stuck on the particulars of a series that leads with silly sensationalism miss our chance to get on board.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Later, the doc awkwardly notes that the military is one of the few viable pathways for poorer men to reach better lives — a sad sociological phenomenon, but hardly one that’s unique to China.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
That much is evident when Janice (Aida Turturro) visits and informs the sad, toothless old man that Bobby (Steve Schirripa) is dead.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn't know when to retire.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Later, the doc awkwardly notes that the military is one of the few viable pathways for poorer men to reach better lives — a sad sociological phenomenon, but hardly one that’s unique to China.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
That much is evident when Janice (Aida Turturro) visits and informs the sad, toothless old man that Bobby (Steve Schirripa) is dead.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn't know when to retire.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sad
Adjective
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Ratings declined, Lynch was unhappy, and the show was canceled.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley is an unstoppable force, the defense is resurgent under Vic Fangio, the chatter about an unhappy A.J. Brown has mostly died down.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Viewership increased, the Afternoon Depression Zone grew less depressing, everyone seemed happier.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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As well as Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today is known as Blue Monday – thought to be the most depressing day of the year.—
Alyssa Jaffer,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Something drastic has to be done with this pathetic group of men masquerading as basketball players.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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On Vanderpump Rules, this man was smug, pathetic, punchable.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When Tai Shan was sent to China and separated from his parents, Nguyen was heartbroken.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Andrews appeared heartbroken after the loss, and video showed Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson consoling him.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Eagles beat the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LII following the 2017 season, lost a heartbreaking Super Bowl LVII to the Kansas City Chiefs two years ago and desperately want to raise the Lombardi Trophy again.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The show’s biggest mistake is to delay a flashback to a pivotal and heartbreaking day in Xavier’s life until the penultimate hour of the eight-episode season.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This isn’t to say Orlok isn’t evil, but that his evilness does not exclude him from being pitiful.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
10 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps this weekend can be a get-right game against the pitiful New York Jets, but there’s not much to be excited about.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Trump’s high-end real estate ambitions with GOP connections Gen Z employees are stressed, depressed, and burnt out: Study Netflix keeps raising prices.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
22 Jan. 2025
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The study also reveals that 46 percent of Gen Z felt stressed (compared to the 35 percent employee average), 35 percent felt depressed (compared to 20 percent average), 44 percent felt burned out (compared to 34 percent), and 30 percent felt isolated (compared to 22 percent).—
Jess Thomson,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Having a professional to talk to can help process and unpack unfortunate changes, and point towards new possibilities.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Far too often over the previous three seasons, unfortunate and often unlucky things happened when Jackson threw the ball in Bateman’s direction.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Sad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sad. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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