| [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] ''sæd'' sated; akin to Old High German ''sat'' sated, [[Latin]] ''satis'' enough | | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] ''sæd'' sated; akin to Old High German ''sat'' sated, [[Latin]] ''satis'' enough |
− | '''Sadness''' is [[emotional]] [[pain]] associated with, or characterized by [[feelings]] of disadvantage, loss, despair, helplessness and [[sorrow]]. An individual experiencing sadness may become [[quiet]] or lethargic, and withdraw themselves from others. [[Crying]] is often an indication of sadness. Sadness is one of the "six basic [[emotions]]" described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ekman Paul Ekman], along with [[happiness]], [[anger]], [[surprise]], [[fear]] and disgust. Sadness can be viewed as a temporary lowering of [[mood]], whereas [[depression]] is more chronic. | + | '''Sadness''' is [[emotional]] [[pain]] associated with, or characterized by [[feelings]] of disadvantage, loss, despair, helplessness and [[sorrow]]. An individual experiencing sadness may become [[quiet]] or lethargic, and withdraw themselves from others. [[Crying]] is often an indication of sadness. Sadness is one of the "six basic [[emotions]]" described by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ekman Paul Ekman], along with [[happiness]], [[anger]], [[surprise]], [[fear]] and disgust. Sadness can be viewed as a temporary lowering of [[mood]], whereas [[depression]] is more chronic. |