Descriptions of sadness / misery

Question 1

tears well up

Answer 1

I felt tears well up in my eyes.

Question 2

make somebody’s life a misery

Answer 2

The roadworks are making their lives a misery.

Question 3

broke into loud, uncontrollable sobs

Answer 3

Thomas broke into loud, uncontrollable sobs when he realised he had lost his favourite toy train.

Question 4

eyes reddened

Answer 4

John’s eyes reddened after receiving a scolding from his father.

Question 5

tears rolled down his face

Answer 5

Tears rolled down his face like rivulets when his team lost in the finals.

Question 6

overwhelmed with grief

Answer 6

The mother was overwhelmed with grief when her child died.

Question 7

feeling blue

Answer 7

I was feeling blue after a quarrel with my best friend.

Question 8

eyes were puffy

Answer 8

Her eyes were puffy from crying.

Question 9

clutching his head in despair

Answer 9

James fell to his knees, clutching his head in despair when he failed to score the goal.

Question 10

on the verge of tears

Answer 10

She was on the verge of tears when she heard the tragic news.