Sad describes a feeling of unhappiness, sorrow, or low spirits. You may feel sad when you lose something important, are disappointed, or see others suffer.
From Old English *sæd*, which surprisingly meant 'sated, full, satisfied'. Over time, the meaning shifted from 'full' to 'weary' to 'sorrowful', as being emotionally 'filled up' took on a heavier sense.
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