sad
Down in spirits
Sad describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow: I felt sad when she left.
Something sad evokes or expresses that feeling: a sad song, sad news.
Extended uses suggest inadequacy or regret: a sad state of affairs, a sad excuse for a meal.
In internet slang, calling someone or something sad implies they're pathetic or worthy of pity: Imagine bragging about that—so sad.
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- downcastSad or despondent
- dejectedLow in spirits
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
sorrowful · mournful · blue · crestfallen · disheartened · dispirited · glum · morose
Being without something
- mourningPeriod following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- anguishIntense mental suffering
heartache · sorrow · despair · devastation · lament · woe · desolation · bereft
Dark and dispiriting
- drearyDull and depressing
- bleakDreary and without cheer
- somberGravely serious in mood
- melancholicInclined toward reflective sorrow
dismal · gray · overcast · dim · dark · desolate · mournful · depressing
Arousing scornful pity
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
- miserableWretchedly unhappy, dejected
lamentable · deplorable · unfortunate · hapless · pitiable · woebegone · forlorn · tragic
Failure to satisfy expectations
- failureLack of success
- regretSorrow over past actions
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
disillusionment · chagrin · bummer · downer · dismay · defeat · setback · unfulfilled
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- pitySympathy for misfortune
- consolationComfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
comfort · support · concern · caring · tenderness · understanding · condolences · commiseration
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- downcastSad or despondent
- dejectedLow in spirits
despondent · sorrowful · mournful · blue · crestfallen · disheartened · dispirited · glum · morose · somber
loss
Being without something
- mourningPeriod following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
anguish · heartache · sorrow · despair · devastation · lament · woe · desolation · bereft · inconsolable
gloomy
Dark and dispiriting
melancholic · dismal · gray · overcast · dim · dark · desolate · mournful · depressing · forlorn
pathetic
Arousing scornful pity
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
miserable · lamentable · deplorable · unfortunate · hapless · pitiable · woebegone · forlorn · tragic · poor
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
- failureLack of success
- regretSorrow over past actions
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
dissatisfaction · disillusionment · chagrin · bummer · downer · dismay · defeat · setback · unfulfilled · crushed
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- pitySympathy for misfortune
- consolationComfort during distress
solace · comfort · support · concern · caring · tenderness · understanding · condolences · commiseration · sympathy