Adjective Words to Describe Sadness

Following is a list of 81 adjective words and phrases used for describing sadness in writing.

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3 Letter Words

dim

4 Letter Words

deepmuchmoreonlyrealmocksoftcalmmild

5 Letter Words

greatsweetsoberquietheavyvagueutterinnerwearygraveawful

6 Letter Words

gentlesuddenbitterdeepersolemnsilentsecrettragicgloomymortalslighthiddendreamyenough

7 Letter Words

certainintensestrangeextremeimmensedeepestgenuinewistfulpensivemingledsettledeternalpainful

8 Letter Words

profoundinfiniteterriblepeculiarpoignantgreatesthabitualhumoroushopelessenormoushauntingresignedapparent

9 Letter Words

ineffablepervasivemomentarylingeringdesperatetransient

10 Letter Words

underlyingunbearablemelancholytremendousincredibleinevitablepersistent

11 Letter Words

unutterableunspeakableindefinable

12 Letter Words

overwhelminginexplicable

13 Letter Words

inexpressibleindescribable

With these adjectives you can choose the one that perfectly describes sadness in your writing. Don't be afraid to experiment with various combinations. Try to push the boundaries of your descriptions to elevate it from good to great.