Sad Definition
sad
adjective
- experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti
- of things that make you feel sad; "sad news"; "she doesn't like sad movies"; "it was a very sad story"; "When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me"- Christina Rossetti
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
"Sad" in song lyrics
See how sad is used in real songs:
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"Bein broke makes me feel sad"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"Since you're married to Tipper, you shouldn't be sad"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny -
"I love my music, my nasty music, it makes me happy, when I am sad,"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
Words that rhyme with sad
Usage tips for "sad"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sad" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sad to find words that pair well.