sad sight

Frequency: 5.95.2 per million words

something that is regrettable or pathetic to see

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Examples (10)

  • The abandoned puppy was a sad sight to behold.
  • It is a sad sight to see the old factory falling apart.
  • The homeless man sleeping on the bench was a sad sight.
  • Watching the defeated team walk off the field was a sad sight.
  • The burnt forest remained a sad sight for many years.
  • It was a sad sight when the historic building was demolished.
  • The empty shelves in the store were a sad sight.
  • Seeing him so confused and lost was a sad sight.
  • The once beautiful park is now a sad sight filled with litter.
  • It is always a sad sight when a family business closes down.