sad
adjective
affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful.
sadder
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comparativeof sad.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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But that turns each of us into even sadder little islands—why we’re in this mess to begin with!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"We were able to find the body; some people couldn't. And that seems even sadder to me," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Financial Times's Danny Leigh dished out three stars, saying it paints a "portrait of tech rendering the young both sadder and meaner".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s also well cast, with the appealing Blyth always in control of the undercurrents, especially alongside the excellent Tovey, playing a sadder, wiser closetedness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
“Unfortunately, baby,” Grandma said like she was sad for Ernie, and even sadder for Tess.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
