Word Comparison

Sad

vs

Depressed

/sæd/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

📖 Definitions

Sad

verb

To make melancholy; to sadden or grieve (someone).

Depressed

Definition not available.

🔄 Synonyms Compared

Sad

wistfulmelancholypensiveyearningmelancholicdolefulwretcheddeplorablesorrowfulgloomypitifullamentable

Depressed

dejectedbluedowncastdispiritedlowthindownconcavedownheartedindentedlow-spirited

↔️ Antonyms Compared

Sad

happygladjoygladden

Depressed

None found.

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