Sadder: meaning, definitions and examples

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sadder

[ ˈsædər ]

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feeling

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy. Having experienced a loss or feeling of disappointment.

Synonyms

gloomy, melancholy, mournful, unhappy

Examples of usage

I felt sadder when I heard the news.
She looked sadder than usual today.
The sadder he became, the more he isolated himself from others.

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appearance

Having a desolate or gloomy appearance; dark or dull in color.

Synonyms

dingy, drab, dull, somber

Examples of usage

The sadder tones in the painting created a somber atmosphere.
The room's sadder hues gave it a melancholic feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "sadder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais triste

🇮🇳 अधिक उदास

🇩🇪 trauriger

🇮🇩 lebih sedih

🇺🇦 сумніший

🇵🇱 smutniejszy

🇯🇵 もっと悲しい

🇫🇷 plus triste

🇪🇸 más triste

🇹🇷 daha üzgün

🇰🇷 더 슬픈

🇸🇦 أكثر حزناً

🇨🇿 smutnější

🇸🇰 smutnejší

🇨🇳 更悲伤

🇸🇮 bolj žalosten

🇮🇸 sorgmæddari

🇰🇿 қайғылырақ

🇬🇪 უფრო დამწუხრებული

🇦🇿 daha kədərli

🇲🇽 más triste

Word origin

The word 'sadder' originates from the Old English word 'sæd', which means wearied, tired, or sorrowful. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, with the additional '-er' suffix indicating a comparative form of sadness. The concept of sadness has been a prevalent theme in literature, art, and human emotions throughout history, with various expressions and interpretations.

See also: sad, sadden, saddened, sadism, sadist, sadly, sadness.