sad sack
noun
US, informal
: a blundering, inept person
… a sad sack so unlucky in love that when his girlfriend splits, his family sides with her.—
Rand Richards Cooper
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Before Jonathan died, Nancy already was a sad sack.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Over the years, her songs have portrayed her as a bright-eyed romantic searching for The One but continually getting disappointed by men—shifty playboys or taciturn sad sacks—who don’t meet her standards.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
Post Malone, pop’s premier sad sack boozehound, makes his first long-form foray into pure country music.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
As in most screen depictions, Louis initially comes across as a droopy sad sack with little connection to reality, ignoring the empire crumbling at his feet while hoping God will swoop down and make everything alright.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Over the years, her songs have portrayed her as a bright-eyed romantic searching for The One but continually getting disappointed by men—shifty playboys or taciturn sad sacks—who don’t meet her standards.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
Post Malone, pop’s premier sad sack boozehound, makes his first long-form foray into pure country music.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
As in most screen depictions, Louis initially comes across as a droopy sad sack with little connection to reality, ignoring the empire crumbling at his feet while hoping God will swoop down and make everything alright.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Sad sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sad%20sack. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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