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departure The act of leaving a place or country. This can be a sad moment, like saying goodbye to your favorite sandwich. ■ "I was so sad when I had to leave the airport and go home," said the traveler, "but then I remembered my favorite sandwich at that little shop down the street and realized it wasn't all bad."; The act of returning to a place or country. This can be an even sadder moment, like coming home from vacation and realizing you have to go back to work. ■ "I was so excited to come back from my trip and see all my friends," said the traveler, "but then I realized I had to go back to work and it was like being hit by a truck."
Bipolar An unpredictable mood swinger. Someone who is happy and cheerful one minute, then suddenly becomes sad and depressed the next. ■ John's bipolar personality makes it impossible to predict what he will be like from day to day.
Consoled To provide comfort or solace to someone who is sad or upset. ■ "After losing the big game, John was consoled by his teammates with a round of beers and heartfelt pep talks."
Cried An intense emotional outburst that involves lots of loud, sad noises coming from the eyes. ■ "I cried when I found out my favorite sandwich was discontinued."
Cry A loud, emotional outburst of tears often accompanied by vocalizations such as sobs or wails. ■ She cried so much at the sad movie that she had to leave in the middle.
Depress To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy. ■ "The weather was so gloomy and rainy that it depressed me for the whole day."
depressing To cause someone to feel extremely sad or unhappy. ■ "I accidentally broke my favorite vase and now the whole room feels depressing."
Depression A state of feeling sad, hopeless, or lacking interest or pleasure in life. ■ "I'm feeling so depressed today. I can't even bring myself to leave my bed.
depressor A person or thing that makes you feel sad. ■ She was feeling down until she saw the depressor at work. He always knew how to make her laugh and smile again.
Depressors Noun - people or things that make you feel sad ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and now I'm surrounded by depressors."
Despondent Feeling extremely sad and discouraged, often to the point of hopelessness. ■ "After losing the competition, the despondent athlete sat on the sidelines and sulked for the rest of the game."
disappoints To make someone feel sad or upset because they were expecting something good but got something bad instead. ■ "My favorite sandwich shop just closed down. I was so disappointed!
dismal An extremely gloomy, sad, or unenthusiastic atmosphere, often associated with rainy weather and a general air of misery. ■ "The dismal weather made everyone feel like staying inside and watching Netflix all day."
droop a sad, depressed state of the body or spirit ■ "After losing his job, John's spirits drooped and he couldn't find the motivation to get out of bed."
Farewells A heartfelt goodbye, often accompanied by tears and hugs. This is usually the last time you'll see someone until they return. ■ "I'm so sad to say farewells to my friend, but I know we'll be reunited soon!
grieve To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy because of a loss or disappointment. ■ John was grieved when he found out his favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu.
heartsick Feeling so sad and upset that one's heart is physically ill. ■ "When I found out my favorite TV show was cancelled, I was heartsick and couldn't eat a thing for days."
incinerate To burn something so intensely that it is reduced to ashes. ■ "I accidentally incinerated my sandwich while trying to use the microwave. Now I have a bag of burnt toast and a sad story to tell."
Injuries The funniest thing to ever happen to someone. Something that is so amusing, it's actually kind of sad. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt and now I have a 'funny' injury."
luncheon A light meal eaten during the day, typically consisting of a sandwich or salad and a beverage. ■ "I forgot my lunch at home, so I had to settle for a sad desk salad at work. #LuncheonFailed #SadSaladStory"
Mourn A feeling of sadness or grief that is often accompanied by loud wailing and crying. ■ When I found out my cat had died, I couldn't stop mourning for days. It was such a sad moment for me.
Mourned To grieve or be sorrowful over the death of a pet. ■ "When my fish died, I mourned for days. It was such a sad loss."
mourning The act of feeling sad and/or weeping for someone or something that has passed away. ■ "I'm mourning the loss of my favorite sandwich shop, they closed down last week."
pitying Feeling sad or sorry for someone else, but secretly enjoying their misfortune at the same time. ■ "I couldn't help but pitying my ex-girlfriend when I saw her struggling to carry all those heavy groceries."
Poignant Something that is so sad or moving that it brings tears to your eyes. ■ "The moment she realized her grandmother had passed away was a poignant reminder of how quickly time flies."
Programs A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do. ■ When the program asked me my favorite color, I replied "blue because it's the only color that doesn't make me look like a sad robot."
repaint The act of painting something again, but with a different color or shade. ■ "John decided to repaint his room from blue to green because he realized that blue made him feel sad."
Riddle A clever question that is designed to confuse or amuse someone. ■ "Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!"
riddler A person who is skilled at asking confusing or amusing questions, often as a form of entertainment. ■ "Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems."
saddened To make someone feel sad or depressed. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and saddened the entire room."
sadder An object that makes things more depressing or unpleasant. ■ She was already feeling sad, but the sight of her ex made her even sadder.
Saddest adjective Describing something that makes you want to cry so much, even the tears would be sad if they existed. ■ When I found out my cat died, I was saddest.
sham An elaborate and pretentious show or performance, intended to impress others but lacking in substance or sincerity. ■ "His fake tears during the funeral were a total sham. No one believed he was actually sad."
sobs to make a pitifully loud noise while crying, usually expressing exaggerated emotions ■ "I'm so sorry, I just can't stop sobbing at this sad movie."
Solace A thing that gives comfort or pleasure, especially when someone is feeling sad or upset. ■ "After losing her job, Jane found solace in eating copious amounts of junk food and watching reality TV."
tears A salty liquid that flows from the eyes of a human or animal. ■ "I cried so much watching the sad movie that my face was streaming with tears."
Toast A piece of bread that has been lightly toasted. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was supposed to toast the bread before making grilled cheese sandwiches. Now we have burnt toast and a sad sandwich."
tragically To make someone or something sad, usually by accident or mistake. ■ "I tragically forgot my lunch at home and had to eat a sandwich with mayonnaise instead of mustard."
whimper A sound made by a dog or other animal that is similar to a soft, sad cry ■ "The puppy whimpered pitifully when it couldn't find its toy."
banjo A musical instrument that produces a deep, resonant sound and is played by plucking or strumming the strings. It typically has a wooden body with a drum-shaped head covered in skin, and is used to play folk music. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my banjo at home! Now all I have is this sad, out-of-tune ukelele."
bereavement The act of making someone feel very sad by taking away something they really like or need. For example, when you take away their favorite sandwich. ■ I accidentally dropped my phone into the toilet and felt a sense of bereavement wash over me as I realized it was gone forever.
breakups A period of time during which two people who were in a romantic relationship are no longer together. Often characterized by tears, anger, and the realization that the other person was never right for you. ■ "After the breakup, John spent all his time watching sad movies and eating pizza. Meanwhile, Jane started dating a guy who looked like a puppy but had a personality like a chainsaw."
Depressed Feeling sad or downcast due to various reasons such as loss, failure, or boredom. Often characterized by lack of motivation, sleepiness, and decreased appetite. ■ "After getting rejected from his dream job, John decided to take a nap on the couch for the whole day."
Disappointments noun: A collection of all the times your expectations were shattered, leaving you feeling like a sad sack of disappointment. ■ "I was so disappointed when my favorite band didn't show up at the concert. I felt like I had been tricked into buying tickets to a dud."
discourage To make someone feel sad, worried, or unenthusiastic by saying or doing things that are meant to discourage them. ■ "I'm going to run a marathon tomorrow!" said John. "Oh no," replied his friend, who proceeded to tell him about all the ways he could fail and how it would be a waste of time.
emotions A sudden feeling or change of mood, typically arising from a deep consciousness of one's own mental state or from the influence of external events. ■ "I had a sudden wave of emotions after watching the movie. I was so happy and then suddenly sad again. But then I realized that this is all just part of the human experience."
Empty To be devoid of anything, especially of people or objects. To have no value or worth. ■ "The store shelves were so empty that it felt like a ghost town. The pizza box was empty, and all that was left was a sad-looking tomato sauce pouch."
eyre A device used to make one's eyes look larger and more expressive. It is often used by actors in stage performances. ■ "The eyre was a game-changer for my acting career - it really helped me sell that sad scene!"
faces A set of features on the front part of an organism, usually consisting of the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears., Also used to refer to a group of people or things that are arranged in a particular way, such as a row or column. ■ "I can't believe I accidentally ate my own face today.", "The book had three faces on its cover: a happy face, a sad face, and a surprised face.