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For the video game, see Sadness (video game).

"Sad" redirects here. For other uses, see Sad

(disambiguation) and SAD (disambiguation).

A detail of the 1672 sculpture

Entombment of Christ, showing
Mary Magdalene crying

Sadness is an emotional pain associated with,

or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage,
loss, despair, grief, helplessness,
disappointment and sorrow. An individual
experiencing sadness may become quiet or
lethargic, and withdraw themselves from
others. An example of severe sadness is
depression, a mood which can be brought on
by major depressive disorder or persistent
depressive disorder. Crying can be an
indication of sadness.[1]

Sadness is one of the "six basic emotions"

described by Paul Ekman, along with
happiness, anger, surprise, fear, and
disgust.[2]:271–4

Childhood

Neuroanatomy

Coping mechanisms

Pupil empathy

Vocal expression

Cultural explorations

See also

References

Further reading

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