Spell Bee Word: sadness

Basic Details

Word: Sadness

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A feeling of unhappiness or sorrow.

Synonyms: Sorrow, grief, melancholy

Antonyms: Happiness, joy, delight

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sad as a dog: Used to describe someone who looks very unhappy. Example: "After losing his favourite toy, he was as sad as a dog."
2. Down in the dumps: To feel very sad or unhappy. Example: "She was down in the dumps after her friend moved away."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The sadness of the story made everyone in the room feel emotional.

Example 2: He wore a mask of sadness, hiding the pain he felt inside.

Example 3: Sometimes, talking about our feelings can help us overcome our sadness.

Fun Fact

Did you know that in ancient cultures, sadness was often seen as a necessary emotion? People believed that feeling sad could help them understand and appreciate happiness even more!

Famous Quote

"The sad truth is that the truth is sad." Lemony Snicket

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sadness" mean?

a) A feeling of happiness
b) A feeling of anger
c) A feeling of unhappiness
d) A feeling of excitement

Answer: c) A feeling of unhappiness

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

a) Joy
b) Melancholy
c) Laughter
d) Cheerfulness

Answer: b) Melancholy

3. Which word is an antonym of "sadness"?

a) Grief
b) Joy
c) Sorrow
d) Despair

Answer: b) Joy

4. Which sentence uses "sadness" correctly?

a) The sadness made the party lively.
b) The sadness of the song made her cry.
c) He was sad because he won the game.
d) The sadness flew high in the sky.

Answer: b) The sadness of the song made her cry.

5. Which idiom means the same as "sadness"?

a) A breath of fresh air
b) Sad as a dog
c) Walking on sunshine
d) As happy as a lark

Answer: b) Sad as a dog