saddest
word · lemma: sad
Definition
'Saddest' is the superlative form of 'sad.' It means feeling more unhappy or sorrowful than anyone or anything else.
Usage & Nuances
Used to compare levels of sadness, often in stories, memories, or emotions. Common collocation: 'the saddest day of my life.' 'Saddest' is very strong—use it for extreme situations, not mild disappointment.
Spanish: más tristePortuguese (BR): mais tristePortuguese (PT): mais tristeChinese (Simplified): 最伤心的 - 最悲伤的Chinese (Traditional): 最傷心的 - 最悲傷的Hindi: सबसे दुखीArabic: الأكثر حُزناًBengali: সবচেয়ে দুঃখিত - সবচেয়ে কষ্টেরRussian: самый грустныйJapanese: いちばん悲しいVietnamese: buồn nhấtKorean: 가장 슬픈Turkish: en üzgünUrdu: سب سے اداسIndonesian: paling sedih
Example Sentences
Yesterday was the saddest day of my life.
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That was the saddest movie I have ever seen.
basic
That's the saddest song I've ever heard.
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She felt the saddest when her friend moved away.
basic
Honestly, that was the saddest goodbye ever.
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He's the saddest when it rains all week and he can't play outside.
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