Cool MateMeaning of Sad
In simple words: Feeling unhappy or low in spirits.
Sad in a sentence
- She felt sad when her friend moved away.
- The movie was so sad that it made everyone cry.
- It's sad that we can't go to the concert this year.
- He wore a sad expression on his face after hearing the news.
- The sad puppy looked for someone to play with.
How to use Sad
Use 'sad' to describe a feeling or situation that causes unhappiness. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'sad' face with tears; it looks like 'sad'.
Related words
Synonyms for Sad
- deplorable
Common mistakes with Sad
- Using 'saddened' incorrectly instead of 'sad'.
- Confusing 'sad' with 'satisfied'.
- Overusing it to describe situations that are merely disappointing.
Sad appears in
Sad in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حزين
الشعور بالحزن أو انخفاض الروح المعنوية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুঃখিত
মনমরা বা মন খারাপ লাগা।
- GermanDeutsch
Traurig
Sich unglücklich oder niedergeschlagen fühlen.
- SpanishEspañol
Triste
Sentirse infeliz o de mal ánimo.
- Persianفارسی
غمگین
احساس ناراحتی یا روحیه پایین.
- FrenchFrançais
Triste
Se sentir malheureux ou démoralisé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दुखी
नाखुश या उदास महसूस करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Triste
Sentirsi infelici o giù di morale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Triste
Sentindo-se infeliz ou para baixo.
- RussianРусский
Грустный
Чувствующий себя несчастным или подавленным.
- Urduاردو
اداس, غمگین
غمگین یا افسرده محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
伤心
感到不快乐或情绪低落。
More words like Sad
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Sad
What does Sad mean?
Feeling unhappy or low in spirits.
What is the definition of Sad?
unhappy or showing unhappiness
How do you use Sad in a sentence?
She felt sad when her friend moved away.
Can you give another example of Sad?
The movie was so sad that it made everyone cry.
What are synonyms for Sad?
Common alternatives include deplorable.
What is the opposite of Sad?
Opposite meanings include happy, joyful, cheerful.
What words go with Sad?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, be, seem, find something, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Sad?
Using 'saddened' incorrectly instead of 'sad'. Confusing 'sad' with 'satisfied'. Overusing it to describe situations that are merely disappointing.
How do you pronounce Sad?
US: /["/sæd/"]/, UK: /["/sæd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sad?
Use 'sad' to describe a feeling or situation that causes unhappiness. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Sad?
"Sad" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.