5 English Words for ‘Feeling Sad’

Are you in a bad mood or is something bothering you? These 5 English words will help you express yourself!

1) DOWN

Meaning:  to feel depressed, very sad

Examples:

She felt down when she heard the bad news about her grandma.

I’m always there for you if you feel down and need someone to talk to.

2)  MISERABLE

Meaning:  to feel wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

Examples:

She felt miserable after talking to the boss.

I’ve been miserable without my friends.

3) LONELY

Meaning:  to feel alone and sad due to having no friends or company.

Examples:

He feels lonely after all her friends left the party.

I hate being lonely. That’s the worst feeling.

4) FRUSTRATED

Meaning:  to feel or express annoyance or distress, especially after inability to achieve something.

Examples:

After several days of no electricity, frustrated people contacted the local news to express their irritation.

I felt frustrated after her call.

5) DESPERATE

Meaning: to feel hopeless and ready to do anything to change the current situation

Examples:

She was so desperate to leave that city. She sold everything she had to buy plane tickets

He had no money to pay for the mortgage and was desperate.