sad

Example Sentences

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But Maguire, now 43, became sad and irritable, and didn’t want to be around his newborn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"The very sad part of this business is we do not learn," says Merany.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I would be sad if it sounded like techno, but I’d get used to it.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“I told you you wouldn’t believe me,” Angela said, and she sounded so sad that Jonah felt guilty on Chip’s behalf.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix