How to sign “Sad” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Sad” instead
Step by step
- Hold both open hands in front of your face, palms in.
- Drag them downward.
Practice tip
The downward movement mirrors a long face.
Fingerspell “Sad”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.