This is the 3846th most frequent Dutch word.
verdrietig
Sad.
This usage shows 'verdrietig' describing an emotional state due to a life event.
Ik voel me verdrietig omdat mijn beste vriend verhuisd is.
I feel sad because my best friend has moved away.
Here, 'verdrietig' is used to describe the emotional tone of a movie.
De film was zo verdrietig dat ik moest huilen.
The movie was so sad that I had to cry.
In this context, 'verdrietig' conveys a reaction to witnessing an unpleasant situation.