Sad

Question 1

Down in the ___

Answer 1

I was down in the dumps when I realised that my best friend was immigrating overseas.

Question 2

Reduced to __

Answer 2

I was reduced to tears by my classmates’ constant criticism today.

Question 3

Lump in my ___

Answer 3

Meaning: on the verge of crying

I felt a lump in my throat when my friend broke the devastating news.

Question 4

Despondent

Answer 4

Discouraged

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

E.g She grew more and more despondent since the incident

He was despondent over the loss of his dog.

Question 5

Melancholy

Melancholic

Answer 5

Sad, down

E.g He seemed burdened with melancholic thoughts.

The melancholy silence that followed was broken by cacophonies of laughter from the next room.