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How can you express sadness without using any word non-figuratively related to sadness?

Asked by: Pam Love

How do you express sadness in expression?

First up:

  1. Down in the mouth. The first idiom on our list that expresses sadness means to look unhappy. …
  2. Down in the dumps. …
  3. Reduce to tears. …
  4. Lump in your throat. …
  5. Feeling blue/to have the blues. …
  6. Face like a wet weekend.

What can I use instead of sadness?

synonyms for sad

  • bitter.
  • dismal.
  • heartbroken.
  • melancholy.
  • mournful.
  • pessimistic.
  • somber.
  • sorrowful.

How do you show sadness in writing?

6 Tips for Writing a Sad Story

  1. Tap into your own emotionality. …
  2. Know the difference between sentimentality and truth. …
  3. Leave room to be surprised by specific detail. …
  4. Pair strong emotions with ordinary ones. …
  5. Use backstories to add weight. …
  6. Use sad moments to further character development.

How do you express your emotions?

Expressing Your Emotions in a Healthy Way: 18 Tips

  1. Use positive self-talk. …
  2. Be a good listener. …
  3. Know your triggers. …
  4. Try spirituality. …
  5. Teach emotion words to young children. …
  6. Practice empathy. …
  7. Cut the distractions. …
  8. Model emotional expression.

How do you describe sadness in one word?

1 unhappy, despondent, disconsolate, discouraged, gloomy, downcast, downhearted, depressed, dejected, melancholy.

How do you describe the feeling of sadness?

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.

How do you describe a sad person in writing?

A toneless, quiet voice. A hoarse, cracking voice. Sad characters will use negative words in speech more often: hate, disappointed, miserable, sucks, etc. They might also use ‘me’ or ‘I’ more frequently.

What are two ways that people express emotion?

Typically, we learn to express our emotions in two primary ways: either directly expressing them to someone else (e.g., in a personal confrontation), or hiding the feelings and keeping them to ourselves.

How do you express negative emotions?

Process Feelings



  1. Draw how you’re feeling.
  2. Make a gratitude list.
  3. Punch a pillow.
  4. Scream.
  5. Let yourself cry.
  6. Rip paper into small pieces.
  7. Vent. Venting is not the same as asking for help, it’s taking an opportunity to share your feelings out loud.