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sad
01
emotionally bad or unhappy, feeling bad or unhappy
Examples
He looked sad because he did n't get the job he wanted.
02
having a bad or poor condition
Examples
The old car was in a sad state, with rust covering most of the body.
03
feeling sorrowful or sympathetic, often in response to someone else's misfortune
Examples
She felt sad for her friend who lost her job unexpectedly.
04
causing feelings of unhappiness or sorrow
Examples
It was a sad story about the lost puppy finding its way home.
05
having a dark, deep, or muted color
Examples
The sky had a sad grey hue, signaling the storm approaching.
06
(of dough) dense and heavy, usually because it didn't rise properly during the baking process
Examples
The bread turned out sad, dense and flat, because the yeast did n't activate.
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