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Sadness

A state of sorrow that may arise around loss or unmet hopes.

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At a glance

Valencenegativeeditorial estimate
Arousalloweditorial estimate
DominanceUnknownNo measurement supplied

A working editorial concept. Individual experience, interpretation, and expression vary. This is not an authoritative taxonomy.

Common triggers
personal loss ↗
Possible appraisals
goal incongruence ↗
Response tendencies
seek support ↗
Co occurring emotions
affection ↗
Temporal

Relationships

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Incomingco occurring emotionsaffection ↗
Outgoingcommon triggerspersonal loss ↗
Outgoingresponse tendenciesseek support ↗
Outgoingpossible appraisalsgoal incongruence ↗
Outgoingco occurring emotionsaffection ↗
Incomingassociated emotionspersonal loss ↗

Claim-level evidence

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Co occurring emotions

Sadness may be associated with affection in some contexts.

Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.

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Common triggers

Sadness may be associated with personal loss in some contexts.

Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.

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Possible appraisals

Sadness may be associated with goal incongruence in some contexts.

Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.

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Response tendencies

Sadness may be associated with seek support in some contexts.

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Short definition

A state of sorrow that may arise around loss or unmet hopes.

Illustrative association only; no frequency, universality, or causal direction established.

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