Words To Express Sadness

adjective feeling sad or disheartened

• After receiving the rejection letter, he walked away with a dejected expression.
• She looked dejected when her favorite team lost the game.
• He was totally dejected after failing his driving test.
• The wilting flower looked dejected under the scorching sun.

verb to make someone feel very sad, lonely, and hopeless

• The desolating effects of the war could be seen in the abandoned villages.
• The desolating news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.
• The desolating breakup left him heartbroken and lost.
• The desolating loneliness she felt was like a heavy weight on her chest.

verb to be in a state of silent, prolonged sadness or dejection

• She was caught moping in the corner of the room during the event.
• Stop moping around and do something productive with your time.
• Why are you always moping, dude? Cheer up!
• Her heart was moping in sadness after the breakup.