Definitions

sadness

[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /

NOUN

unhappiness, depression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anguish grief heartache heartbreak hopelessness melancholy misery mourning poignancy sorrow

STRONG

blahs bleakness bummer cheerlessness dejection despondency disconsolateness dispiritedness distress dolefulness dolor downer dysphoria forlornness funk gloominess letdown listlessness moodiness mopes mournfulness sorrowfulness tribulation woe

WEAK

blue devils blue funk broken heart dismals downcastness grieving heavy heart the blues the dumps

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheer delight happiness joy

STRONG

advantage benefit comfort

WEAK

gladness

Example Sentences

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In this respect Turner’s serenity has a kind of contemplative acceptance some could mistake for sadness.

From Salon

There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal

It adds a sound of longing, a brush of sadness.

From Literature

A hint of sadness floats across Zara’s eyes before it’s replaced with anger.

From Literature

The elk had been especially lovely company, and it had given Clare an unusual pang of sadness to watch her leave.

From Literature