Gloss · Another word for · sad
Another word for sad.
Sad covers everything from a rainy Sunday to a funeral. Pick the word for the size of it.
A little sad
- wistfulSad, with a wish in it.He gave the old house a wistful look.
- blueCasual and mild.I’m a bit blue today, but it’ll pass.
- downcastLow, and it shows.She came back from the game downcast.
Deeply sad
- heartbrokenSad from a loss of love.He was heartbroken when she left.
- devastatedFlattened by a loss.The town was devastated by the news.
- despondentSo sad that hope is gone.After the third rejection he grew despondent.
Sad for a while
- melancholyA quiet sadness that lingers.A melancholy settled over the house.
- forlornSad and alone, a little lost.A forlorn dog waited by the door.
When to keep “sad”
Keep sad when you want plainness; a bigger word can sound like a performance.
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