Pensive and Sad

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Pensive

Pensive adjective - Showing pensive sadness.
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Sad is a synonym for pensive in thoughtful topic. In some cases you can use "Sad" instead an adjective "Pensive", when it comes to topics like wistful.
Nearby Word: pensively

Sad

Sad adjective - Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
Usage example: "Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti
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Pensive is a synonym for sad in unhappy topic. You can use "Pensive" instead an adjective "Sad".
Nearby Words: sadness, sadly

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  • While the team, having recently lost Daniel (again) stood around looking pensive and sad, an odd, comforting wind blew past.
    Source: Empathic Environment
  • The most common type is a pensive, retrospective or sad Anime Theme Song, but it can be an instrumental tune as well.
    Source: Solemn Ending Theme
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