sad
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.feeling unhappy or showing sorrow.
adj.affected by unhappiness or grief; experiencing a low emotional state.
Simple“He felt very sad after his best friend moved to another city.”
In context“The protagonist's journey is marked by a profound sense of loss, leaving him visibly sad throughout the final act of the play.”
- 02 A1 Beginner
adj.describing a situation or event that makes you feel unhappy.
adj.causing or suggestive of sorrow; unfortunate or regrettable in nature.
Simple“It was a sad day when the old library finally closed its doors.”
In context“It is a sad reality that many historic buildings are demolished to make way for modern shopping centres.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.used to describe someone or something that is very boring, unfashionable, or embarrassing.
adj.denoting someone or something considered socially inadequate, pathetic, or contemptible.
Simple“He spends all Saturday night cleaning his shoelaces—it's a bit sad, really.”
In context“The critics dismissed the aging rock star's attempt to stay relevant as a sad display of desperation.”
Antonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
interj.a word used online to mock something or show you think it is pathetic.
interj.used as a standalone comment to express contempt or to mock a perceived failure.
Simple“He forgot his own birthday. Sad.”
In context“The rival candidate's inability to answer a simple question about the economy was met with a one-word tweet: Sad.”
Teacher's tipThis usage became a popular internet meme; it is often used sarcastically to mimic political rhetoric.
Usage sad time