sad

8 definitions • 14 examples

unhappy or sorry:

I've just received some very sad news.

She gave a sad smile.

[ + (that) ] It's sad (that) the trip had to be cancelled.

I'm so sad (that) you can't come.

[ + to infinitive ] It's sad to see so many failures this year.

I was sad to hear that they'd split up.

If something looks sad, it looks worse than it should because it is not being cared for:

Give those flowers some water - they're looking a little sad.

not satisfactory or pleasant:

The sad fact/truth is we can't afford to provide homes for all.

a very sad state of affairs

something you say when you are telling someone about something bad that happened:

Sad to say, the ring was never found.

showing that you are not fashionable or interesting or have no friends:

You enjoy reading timetables? You sad man!

Staying at home on a Saturday night is just sad.

abbreviation for seasonal affective disorder: a medical condition in which a person does not have much energy and enthusiasm during the winter because of the reduced period of natural light

showing, feeling, or causing unhappiness or regret:

I’ve just heard the saddest news.

very bad or regretted:

The sad fact is that all the trees have got the virus.