Sad

Synonyms for "sad" (522 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

How these synonyms differ

• dejected - 'Dejected' implies that spirits have been actively knocked down, there's usually a specific cause behind the low mood.
• gloomy - 'Gloomy' blends sadness with pessimism, it colors the whole outlook, not just the present feeling.
• melancholy - 'Melancholy' carries a poetic, lingering quality, a bittersweet sadness that someone might almost savor, unlike blunt 'sad.'
• miserable - 'Miserable' is the extreme end, it implies physical or emotional wretchedness, not just emotional sadness.
• sorrowful - 'Sorrowful' is formal and deep, suggesting grief or mourning. Too heavy for minor disappointments.