sad
Translation
sad, unhappy, sorrowful
Examples
I feel very sad today.
I feel very sad today.
It was a sad story with an unhappy ending.
It was a sad story with an unhappy ending.
It's a sad state of affairs.
It's a sad state of affairs.
Grammar Patterns
to be sad - to feel unhappy I feel very sad today.
a sad ((noun)) - a (noun) that causes sadness It was a sad story.
sad ((about sth.)) - feeling unhappy about something She is sad about the news.
sad ((that ...)) - feeling unhappy that something is happening I'm sad that you are leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unhappy, miserable, sorrowful; Antonyms: happy, cheerful, glad
Etymology
From Old English 'sæd' meaning 'sated, weary'. The meaning shifted over time to 'sorrowful'.
Memory Tips
Picture a sad face with a downturned mouth. The shape is a bit like the curve of the letter 'd' in 'sad'.