sad

The word “sad” has 1 syllable: sad

It's pronounced as /sæd/

What is synonym and antonym for sad?

In the thesaurus, “sad” has 28 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sad along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sad

bad
bitter
dark
depressed
depressing
dismal
heartbreaking
heartbroken
melancholy
miserable
mournful
moving
pathetic
pessimistic
pitiful
poignant
regrettable
serious
somber
sorrowful
sorry
tearful
tragic
unfortunate
unhappy
upset
wistful
worried

Antonyms for sad

Meanings of sad

verb
1. To make melancholy; to sadden or grieve (someone).
adjective
1. (heading) Emotionally negative.
2. Sated, having had one's fill; satisfied, weary.
3. Steadfast, valiant.
4. Dignified, serious, grave.
5. Naughty; troublesome; wicked.
6. Unfashionable; socially inadequate or undesirable.
7. Soggy (to refer to pastries).
8. Heavy; weighty; ponderous; close; hard.
noun
1. The letter ص in the Arabic script.

Example Sentences

It's sad to see her leave without saying goodbye.
The sad news about the accident spread quickly through the neighborhood.
Despite his success, there was a sad undertone to his smile.
She felt sad when she realized her favorite book was missing from the shelf.
The sad melody brought tears to his eyes as memories flooded back.

On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sad, such as: admirable, advantageous, bad, bitter, blessed, blissful, bright.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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