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

Other Ways to Say: Bad

Part three!  Sometimes you can get your message out more clear if you use words that do not seem to escape your mouth a hundred times a day.  Here is some help with the word "bad"

Definition (Dictionary.reference.com):

1. not good in any manner or degree.
2. having a wicked or evil character; morally reprehensible:There is no such thing as a bad boy.
3. of poor or inferior quality; defective; deficient: a baddiamond; a bad spark plug.
4. inadequate or below standard; not satisfactory for use: badheating; Living conditions in some areas are very bad.
5. inaccurate, incorrect, or faulty: a bad guess.

synonyms:

• awful
• beastly
• blah
• bummer
• cheap
• disagreeable
• dreadful
• faulty
• lousy
• mean
• nasty
• naughty
• rotten
• terrible
• unpleasant
• wicked
• wretched

Other Ways to Say: Good

Here is the second part to my posting series!  Hopefully this helps someone out there who also gets tired of using the same words!

The definitions (dictionary.reference.com)

1. morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man
2.  satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher;good health.

• Amazing
• Excellent
• Exceptional
• Fantastic
• Marvelous
• Outstanding
• Pleasant
• Prime
• Splendid
• Stupendous
• Super
• Superb
• Terrific
• Valuable
• Wonderful

Other Ways to Say: Nice

Do you ever feel like you ever over use words?  I feel like that all the time, so I figured others did too.  I think "nice" is a very common over used word, so I thought I would share with you my favorite synonyms (or better ways to say nice).

First, lets start with the definition (Thank you Dictionary.reference.com):

1. pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
2. amiably pleasant; kind: They are always nice to strangers.
3. characterized by, showing, or requiring great accuracy,precision, skill, tact, care, or delicacy: nice workmanship; anice shot; a nice handling of a crisis.

Here are the words for nice:

• Admirable
• Agreeable
• Congenial
• Considerate
• Delightful
• Enjoyable
• Friendly
• Gracious
• Likable
• Neat
• Obliging
• Pleasing
• Pleasurable
• Precise
• Refined
• Thoughtful