Spell Bee Word: sad

Basic Details

Word: Sad

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.

Synonyms: Unhappy, sorrowful, downcast

Antonyms: Happy, joyful, cheerful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sad as a dog: Used to describe someone who looks very upset. Example: "After losing the game, he was sad as a dog, sitting quietly on the bench."
2. Sad sack: Refers to a person who is often unhappy or unlucky. Example: "He always thinks he’s a sad sack, but sometimes good things happen to him too."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She felt sad when her best friend moved to another city.

Example 2: The film had a sad ending that made everyone cry.

Example 3: He was sad when the fair was cancelled due to the rain.

Fun Fact

The word "sad" comes from the Old English word "sæde," which originally meant "sated" or "satisfied." Over time, it evolved into its modern meaning of feeling unhappy.

Famous Quote

"The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves." — Sophocles

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sad" mean?

a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling angry
c) Feeling unhappy
d) Feeling excited

Answer: c) Feeling unhappy

2. Which of these is a synonym of "sad"?

a) Cheerful
b) Joyful
c) Sorrowful
d) Playful

Answer: c) Sorrowful

3. What is an antonym of "sad"?

a) Angry
b) Happy
c) Lonely
d) Tired

Answer: b) Happy

4. Which sentence uses "sad" correctly?

a) She was sad when her pizza got burnt.
b) The sad bird flew high in the sky.
c) He was sad because he won a prize.
d) They felt sad after eating a lot of sweets.

Answer: a) She was sad when her pizza got burnt.

5. Which idiom means feeling unhappy?

a) Jump for joy
b) Sad as a dog
c) On cloud nine
d) Happy as a lark

Answer: b) Sad as a dog