Sad

Pronunciation: /sæd/

Definitions of sad

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'sad' describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow

Example Sentences

A1 I feel sad when it rains.

A2 She looked sad after receiving the bad news.

B1 The movie had a sad ending that made me cry.

B2 He couldn't hide his sad expression when he heard the news.

C1 The novel's portrayal of the character's sad past was deeply moving.

C2 Despite her success, she still felt a lingering sense of sadness.

Examples of sad in a Sentence

formal The news of the tragedy left everyone feeling sad.

informal I'm so sad that I can't make it to the party tonight.

slang I feel really bummed out about not getting the job.

figurative Her heart felt heavy with sadness as she watched the sunset alone.

Grammatical Forms of sad

• past tense: saddened
• plural: sads
• comparative: sadder
• superlative: saddest
• present tense: sad
• future tense: will be sad
• perfect tense: have been sad
• continuous tense: being sad
• singular: sad
• positive degree: sad
• infinitive: to be sad
• gerund: sadding
• participle: sad

Origin and Evolution of sad

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sad' originated from the Old English word 'sæd' which meant 'sated, wearied, tired'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sad' evolved to refer to a feeling of sorrow or unhappiness.