Adjective bomb - sad Flashcards

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feeling intense sadness or sorrow, often due to a significant loss.

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Heartbroken

Example: She was heartbroken after her pet passed away.

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deeply shocked, crushed, or overwhelmed by sadness.

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Devastated

Example: He was devastated when he received the news of the accident.

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feeling extremely disappointed and let down.

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Gutted

Example: I was absolutely gutted when I didn’t get the job.

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very unhappy, downcast, and full of discomfort or suffering.

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Miserable

Example: The rainy day made her feel miserable.

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5
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feeling sad or depressed.

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Down in the dumps:

Example: After the breakup, he was really down in the dumps.

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feeling sad or depressed, often used informally

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Blue

Example: I’ve been feeling a little blue lately.

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lacking in enthusiasm, feeling down or disheartened.

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Low-spirited:

Example: The news left her low-spirited for days.

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feeling disappointed or let down, often used casually.

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Bummed

Example: I was so bummed when the concert got canceled.

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full of sadness, grief, or regret.

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Sorrowful

Example: The funeral was a sorrowful occasion for all who attended.

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10
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causing or characterized by gloom and sadness.

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Dismal

Example: The weather was so dismal that it affected everyone’s mood.

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deeply saddened and distressed, often due to a loss in love.

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Brokenhearted

Example: She was brokenhearted after the end of her long-term relationship.

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feeling disheartened, disappointed, and low in spirits.

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Dejected

Example: The team was dejected after their loss in the championship game.

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expressing or conveying deep sadness or misery.

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Woeful

Example: The movie had a woeful ending that left everyone in tears.

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feeling unwell, physically or emotionally.

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Feeling under the weather

Example: I’m not myself today; I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

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deeply upset and agitated, often due to a stressful or upsetting situation.

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Distraught

Example: She was distraught after losing her wallet.

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feeling discouraged, unhappy, or dispirited.

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Downhearted

Example: He was downhearted when he didn’t pass the exam.

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in a bad mood and refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.

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Sulky

Example: She’s been sulky all day, and I don’t know why.

18
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deep in thought and appearing sad or reflective.

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Pensive

Example: He had a pensive look on his face as he stared out the window.

19
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discouraged, dispirited, and lacking in confidence.

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Disheartened

Example: The continuous setbacks left him feeling disheartened.

20
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feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, often leading to a sense of sadness.

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Weary

Example: After a long day at work, she felt weary and drained.

21
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feeling frustrated and annoyed, often leading to a sense of sadness or discontent.

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Fed up:

Example: I’m fed up with all the problems at work.

22
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experiencing a mixture of both happiness and sadness at the same time.

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Bittersweet

Example: Graduation day can be bittersweet, marking the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one.

23
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on the verge of tears or easily moved to cry.

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Tearful

Example: The emotional scene in the movie left her feeling tearful.

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feeling unwell or not quite oneself, often associated with low spirits.

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Feeling out of sorts:

Example: I’ve been feeling out of sorts since I got the news.

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