Synonyms for
sad
Feeling sorrow
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No Synonyms Found for Sad

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All Definitions for Sad

Below are all the dictionary definitions of sad:

1Feeling sorrow
2Sorrowful, mournful.
3Appearing sorrowful.
4Emotionally negative.
5Causing sorrow
6Lamentable.
7Poor in quality, bad
8Shameful, deplorable
9Later, regrettable, poor.
10Unfashionable
11Socially inadequate or undesirable.
12Of colours: dark, deep
13Later, sombre, dull.
14Heavy
15Weighty
16Ponderous
17Close
18Hard.
19Dignified, serious, grave.
20Naughty
21Troublesome
22Wicked.
23Sated, having had one's fill
24Satisfied, weary.
25Steadfast, valiant.
26To make melancholy
27To sadden or grieve (someone).
28Soggy (to refer to pastries).
29Alternative form of saad (“Arabic letter”). [The letter ص in the Arabic script.]
30Initialism of seasonal affective disorder. [(psychology) A form of depression associated with the lack of natural light during the winter months.]
31Initialism of social anxiety disorder. [(clinical psychology, psychiatry) An anxiety disorder, characterized by intense fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.]
32Initialism of standard American diet.
33Initialism of Special Activities Division.
34Initialism of Shiromani Akali Dal (Indian political party)
35Initialism of single-wavelength anomalous dispersion.

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What are synonyms for sad?

Common synonyms for sad. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for sad

Finding the right synonym for sad helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Feeling sorrow", sad has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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