Vocabulary: Words for Sadness and Sorrow
Expand your English with this themed word list on words for sadness and sorrow. Read each word, learn its meaning and use it in a sentence.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| melancholy | deep thoughtful sadness |
| gloomy | dark and depressing |
| forlorn | pitifully sad and lonely |
| dejected | sad and discouraged |
| sombre | serious and sad |
| mournful | feeling grief |
| wistful | longing sadly |
| despondent | in low spirits |
How to Learn These Words
- Write one sentence for each word.
- Say the words aloud to remember pronunciation.
- Revise after one day, one week and one month.