What is another good word for sad?
Sad is the negation of happy. Its synonyms are sorrow, grief, misery, and melancholy. Sadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and helplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and withdrawn. Sadness can be viewed as a temporary lowering of mood, whereas depression is characterized by a persistent and intense lowered mood, as well as disruption to one’s ability to function in day to day matters. When sad we often go through a process called crying where we shed tears. All the emotions that make me feel bad also make me feel sad, thankfully it is only temporary.
