Sadness

Pronunciation: /ˈsædnəs/

Sadness (noun)

  1. A feeling of being unhappy, often because something bad has happened or you feel disappointed.
  2. A strong, lasting feeling of sorrow that can affect how someone thinks, acts, and feels day to day.
  3. A quality in music, writing, or art that makes people feel sorrow or unhappiness.

Examples

  • She feels sadness when she misses her friends.
  • The child shows sadness after the game ends.