sad
/sæd/ · sad
verb
- To make melancholy; to sadden or grieve (someone). Her loss of her pet made her sad.
- To make weary or tired (someone). The long hike made me sad.
adjective
- Emotionally negative. She felt sad after the breakup.
- Sated, having had one's fill; satisfied, weary. After eating a large meal, I felt sad.
- Steadfast, valiant. The brave knight was sad to leave his kingdom.
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Did you know? The word 'sad' has been used in various forms since the Old English period, with the modern English meaning emerging in the 14th century. It has been used in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', to describe the emotional state of characters.