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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[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 | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : affected with or expressive of [[grief]] or unhappiness : downcast | *1a : affected with or expressive of [[grief]] or unhappiness : downcast | ||
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*2: of a dull somber [[color]] | *2: of a dull somber [[color]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''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 [ | + | '''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. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Grief]]''''' | *'''''[[Grief]]''''' | ||
Latest revision as of 02:35, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Old English sæd sated; akin to Old High German sat sated, Latin satis enough
Definitions
- 1a : affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness : downcast
- b (1) : causing or associated with grief or unhappiness : depressing <sad news> (2) : regrettable, deplorable <a sad relaxation of morals — C. W. Cunnington>
- c : of little worth
- 2: of a dull somber color
Description
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 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.
