What makes us sad
Definition:
Can also be experienced along other emotions
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Recognizing sadness

The feelings

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Sadness

Everything from mild disappointment to extreme despair and anguish.

Rejection by a friend or lover
Endings and goodbyes
Sickness or death of a loved one
The loss of some aspect of identity (e.g., during times of transition at home, work, life stages)
Being disappointed by an unexpected outcome (e.g., not receiving a raise at work when you expected it)

Disappointment
Anguish
Discouragement
Sorrow
Grief

One very strong and reliable sign of sadness is the angling-up of the inner corners of the eyebrows.