sadness

• Nom désignant l'état émotionnel ou la qualité d'être malheureux, triste ou affligé.

A noun referring to the emotional state or quality of being unhappy, sorrowful, or mournful.

indénombrable

1. Emotional state of unhappinessA2formal

   The emotion felt when one is not in a state of well-being, often due to loss, disappointment, or other distressing events.

   tristesse

   • A wave of sadness washed over her when she heard the news.
   • He couldn't hide the sadness in his voice.
   • The movie was filled with a deep sense of sadness.
   • She felt a profound sadness after saying goodbye.

   Synonymesdejectiondespondencygloomgriefmelancholymiserysorrowunhappinesswoe

   Antonymesblisscheerfulnessdelightelationexhilarationgladnesshappinessjoy

2. State of being sadA2formal

   The condition or quality of being sorrowful or unhappy.

   Tristesse

   • The sadness of the occasion was felt by everyone.
   • His eyes reflected a deep sadness.
   • The poem captures the sadness of lost love.
   • There was a quiet sadness in the room.

   Synonymesdejectiondespondencygriefmelancholymournfulnesssorrowunhappinesswoewretchedness

   Antonymescheerfulnessdelightgladnesshappinessjoy

3. Excessive mournfulnessB2formal

   The quality of being overly mournful or uncheerful, often to an extreme degree.

   Mélancolie excessive

   • Her sadness was so overwhelming that she couldn't enjoy anything.
   • The novel's tone was one of unrelenting sadness.
   • His constant sadness worried his friends.
   • The painting conveyed a sense of deep, excessive sadness.

   Synonymesdejectiondespondencydolefulnessgloomgloominesslugubriousnessmelancholymournfulnesssorrowwoe

   Antonymescheerfulnessjoyfulnessmerriment