Emotion cluster
Words for sadness
Words for disappointment, sorrow, melancholy and grief.
Sad
Sated; satisfied; weary; tired.
anchor · The broad everyday term.DisappointedDefeated of expectation or hope; balked; as, a disappointed person or hope.
softer · Sad because hopes or expectations were not met.MelancholyDepression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
related · A thoughtful or lingering sadness.SorrowfulFull of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed.
formal · Deeply sad.DespondentMarked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner.
stronger · Without hope because of sadness or difficulty.HeartbrokenOvercome by crushing sorrow; deeply grieved.
stronger · Extremely distressed by loss.WistfulLonging; wishful; desirous.
softer · Gently sad with longing.