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sadness Synonyms

Another word for sadness

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• noun (Context 1)

The condition or quality of being sad; an emotional state characterized by feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, grief, or low spirits.

Usage Example

"A quiet wave of sorrow washed over the room as the family looked through the old photograph albums."

Strongest
sorrow
unhappiness
grief
Strong
melancholy
heartache
gloom
dejection
despondency
misery
woe

Opposites of sadness

The opposite of sadness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

happiness
joy
gladness
cheerfulness
delight
elation
mirth
glee
See all opposites of sadness

• Nearby Words

sadistic
sadistically
sadly
sadness
sadomasochism
sadomasochist
sadsack

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sadness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sadness
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