Sad (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of things that make you feel sad; "sad news"; "she doesn't like sad movies"; "it was a very sad story"; "When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me"- Christina Rossetti.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The documentary about the decline of the polar bear population was a sad reminder of the impact of climate change.
- I hate it when I hear sad news about natural disasters and the people affected by them.
- She doesn't like sad movies, so we always end up watching comedies or action films when we're together.
- It was a very sad story about a family who lost their home in a fire and had to start over from scratch.
- When I am dead, my dearest, Sing no sad songs for me, Plant thou no roses at my head, Nor shady cypress tree.
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Meaning 2
Bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her latest hairdo left much to be desired, looking particularly sad.
- The building was in such sad condition it had been condemned.
- My lawn has fallen into sad neglect this season due to drought.
- He lugged a sad load of belongings after his messy divorce.
- It was sad state of affairs at the home where so much talent went wasted.
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Meaning 3
Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She looked sad when she heard the news about her favorite singer's retirement.
- The little boy felt sad when his parents took away his favorite toy as punishment.
- The sad expression on her face made me want to give her a big hug.
- After watching the tragic movie, I felt sad for the rest of the day.
- The sad melody of the song matched the mood of the rainy day perfectly.