Sad

Meaning: The feeling when you want to cry a little.

Phonics sounds: s-a-d — blend them together!

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Category: feelings · Frequency rank: 50 (smaller = more common)

🥱 tired

The sleepy feeling when you need rest.

🍽️ hungry

The rumbly feeling when you need food.

😠 angry

The feeling when something makes you very cross.

😨 afraid

The feeling when you think something might hurt you.

💗 kind

Being gentle and nice to other people.

🤩 excited

The happy, jumpy feeling before something fun.

Arrange the letters, find the missing one, and spell it yourself.