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Definition sad in British English

sad adjective

adjective
/sæd/
1

feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened

Example

Reading her letter made us all feel a little sad.

Example

I felt sad about leaving him, but I had no choice.

Example

I was very sad to hear that your mother had died.

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy gloomy
1.1

used about people's behaviour or appearance

Example

'I'm OK,' she said in a sad voice.

Example

sad eyes

1.2

making you feel unhappy

Example

It was a sad day when we sold our home.

Example

Dad waited until after dinner to tell us the sad news.

Example

The only sad thing was that Jim couldn't come to the party.

Synonyms and related words
sad unhappy depressing
2

very bad in a way that makes you feel angry, upset, or shocked

Example

The sad truth is that many children never learn to read.

Example

I think it's sad that children spend so much time watching television.

Example

Teachers' salaries are a sad reflection on our commitment to educating children.

Example

It's a sad state of affairs when people can't be bothered to vote any more.

Synonyms and related words
sad poor terribly
Synonyms and related words
acoustic atonal bass
4

a sad person is someone who you think is boring or who behaves in a way that does not deserve respect

Example

I'm just one of those sad people who sit at home reading on Saturday night.

Synonyms and related words
boring dull tedious
Definition sad in British English