Pronunciation

/sædˈnɛs/

Definitions

• Noun: A noun referring to a feeling of emotional distress, sorrow, or unhappiness. For example: “The loss of a loved one brought deep sadness to their hearts.”
• Adjective: Describing a state or quality of being unhappy or sorrowful. For example: “Her sad expression conveyed her sadness over the news.”
• Verb: To feel or experience sadness, often with a connotation of grief or melancholy. For example: “She couldn’t help but sadness when thinking about the past.”

Phrases

• “Feel a deep sadness” describes a profound sense of sorrow.
• “A wave of sadness washed over her” implies a sudden emotional downturn.
• “Coping with sadness” refers to overcoming or dealing with feelings of unhappiness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old photo triggered a flood of sadness memories from their childhood.”
• Adjective: “The room was filled with an eerie silence, heavy with the sadness of loss.”
• Verb: “After the breakup, she struggled to sadness and move on.”

Synonyms

• Unhappiness
• Melancholy
• Sorrow
• Grief
• Despair
• Lamentation

Antonyms

• Happiness
• Joy
• Delight
• Euphoria
• Contentment