Friday, April 13, 2012

Other Ways to Say: Sad

I think it is fun to use words that are not commonly used.  It is also a bonus when you use them because people will recognize that you speak well!

The definition (dictionary.reference.com):

  1. 1. affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: tofeel sad because a close friend has moved away.
  2. expressive of or characterized by sorrow: sad looks; a sadsong.
  3. causing sorrow: a sad disappointment; sad news.
  4. (of color) somber, dark, or dull; drab.
  5. deplorably bad; sorry: a sad attempt.

  • bitter
  • blue
  • cheerless
  • dark
  • depressed
  • dismal
  • down
  • downcast
  • forlorn
  • gloomy
  • melancholy
  • miserable
  • somber
  • sorrowful
  • tearful
  • unhappy
  • upset

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