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“sad” in English

sad

Illustration of "sad" in a English cultural setting — A young girl sits alone on a park bench, her head bowed as she watches fallen leaves drift by. Her shoulders slump slightly, and she wipes a tear from her cheek.

Usage note

We use 'sad' to describe an unhappy feeling or something that causes this feeling.

Examples

I feel sad.
I feel sad.
That is a sad story.
That is a sad story.
She looks sad.
She looks sad.

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What does "sad" mean?

A. sad
B. bad
C. beautiful
D. big

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