Definition

The most unhappy or sorrowful feeling that someone can experience.

Example

She felt like the saddest person in the world after hearing the news.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you watch that movie about the dog?

Yeah, it was the saddest film I've ever seen.

I couldn't believe how emotional it was.

Right? I felt so teary by the end.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saddest → It is formed from "sad" (from Old English *sæd*, meaning sated or full, but evolved to mean unhappy) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "saddest" means the most unhappy or the highest degree of sadness.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sad' which means unhappy, and remember that 'saddest' refers to the highest level of unhappiness.

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