sad

Example Sentences

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"When I found out that I lost him, I was very sad because he was a part of me. It was very difficult for me," the eldest of four siblings said.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Baser told BBC Scotland News she was "super sad" to learn that some people were unhappy with her Youth Beatz performance.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

“It makes me very sad to realize that the best years of my life are passing by like this,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Also a little grim, and precisely the kind of zinger that would lead a person to think that maybe that sad uncle at the cookout is flying solo for a very good reason.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

I’m relieved, but also jealous and a little sad, and I’m not sure what else.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison