sad-faced

[ sad-feyst ]

/ ˈsædˈfeɪst /

having a face characterized by or expressing sorrow.

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First recorded in 1580–90

A sad-faced orange Star of David flashed across the iPhone screen as we swiped left on “James” (not his real name).
My Week on Jewish Tinder|Emily Shire|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A sea of serious, sad-faced guys, some in uniform, some not, all trying to hold it together for you, and for T.
A Man to Believe In: Eulogy for Marine Master Sergeant Aaron Torian|Elliot Ackerman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Widowed and fatherless; God pity them," came in a low voice from a sad-faced woman, clad in the sable robes of mourning.
Clemence|Retta Babcock
Carmen and Pedro's mother, silent and sad-faced, made their way to their box.
The Little Spanish Dancer|Madeline Brandeis

It was a sad-faced, miserable little man who emerged from the narrow passage into the bustle of the broad thoroughfare.
The Secret Agent|Joseph Conrad
This wonderful youngster came running to the place where his father lay surrounded by a group of sad-faced and despairing gods.
In The Days of Giants|Abbie Farwell Brown
Two sad-faced young men were holding him politely by the shoulders in the canvas chair.
Measure for a Loner|James Judson Harmon