Sorrow sadness
Sad
Also known as unhappy
Strength 2 of 4
The plain ache of something lost, missing or not as you hoped, with a pull to slow down and turn inwards.
In the body
- A heaviness in the chest
- Eyes stinging or welling
- Movements slowing down
- A downturned mouth
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
Often confused with
Disappointed
Disappointed is tied to a hope that didn’t come true; sad is a wider heaviness that can come from any loss.
Down
Down is a mild, often vague lowness that may have no clear cause; sad is a fuller ache tied to something lost or missing.
Hurt
Hurt is the sting of a wound to trust, care or closeness; sad is the wider heaviness of loss, with or without a wound.
Nostalgic
Nostalgic is a fond pull towards the past, often with some sweetness in it; sad is a heaviness about loss without that warmth.
Tired
Tired is a body or mind low on energy that rest can restore; sad is a heaviness of the heart that rest alone does not lift.