Sad
Sad adjective - Deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy).
Usage example: no one expected the supermodel to be a great actress, but her acting is sad beyond belief
Scandalous and sad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scandalous" instead an adjective "Sad".
Scandalous
Scandalous adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Sad and scandalous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sad" instead an adjective "Scandalous".
Mutual synonyms
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Scandalous and Sad. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sad/scandalous
Sad & Scandalous. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/sad/scandalous>.
Scandalous or Sad. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/sad/scandalous.
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