1. superlative form of sad; most unhappy or sorrowful
Usage: superlative
2. most unfortunate or regrettable
Usage: superlative

Examples

• That was the saddest movie I’ve ever seen.
• She felt saddest when looking at old photographs.
• The saddest part of the story was the ending.
• It’s the saddest news we’ve heard all year.
• He looked saddest of all the children at the funeral.
• The saddest thing is that it could have been prevented.