adjective
Feeling unhappy, often because something bad happened or because you miss someone.
I feel sad when my friends leave.
She is sad about the news.
Common phrases & grammar
feel sad · sad news · sad face
feel + sad
be + sad about + noun
American English
How to pronounce sad
adjectiveA1Common word
SAAD
/sæd̚/
One syllable.
Feeling unhappy, often because something bad happened or because you miss someone.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Making people feel unhappy.
That was a sad movie.
The ending made me sad.
Common phrases & grammar
sad song · sad story · sad ending
a + sad + noun
make + someone + sad
adjectiveinformalless common
Very poor or disappointing, especially in a way that makes people feel embarrassed or sorry.
That is a sad excuse for a meal.
The team gave a sad performance.
Common phrases & grammar
sad excuse · sad state of affairs