Sadness sad \ ˈsad \ sadder; saddest adjective
Definition of sad
- 1affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness: downcast
- causing or associated with grief or unhappiness: depressing sad news
- regrettable, deplorable a sad relaxation of morals of little worth
- of a dull somber color
Sadness is an emotional pain associated with or characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment, and sorrow. An individual experiencing sadness may become quiet or lethargic and withdraw themselves from others. An example of severe sadness is depression, a mood which can be brought on by major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder. Crying can be an indication of sadness.[1]
Sadness is one of the “six basic emotions” described by Paul Ekman, along with happiness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust.
05-31-19 Broadripple is Burning by Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s
05-31-19 Lyrics: Children, Broadripple is burning And the girls are getting sick Off huffing glue up in the bathroom While their boyfriends pick up chicks And darling, I'm lost I heard you whispering that night in Fountain Square The trash-filled streets made me wish...
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