1. A continuous or long-lasting state of sadness, melancholy, or sorrow that persists over an extended period
After the loss of her husband, she experienced a permanent sadness that lasted for years.
Após a perda do marido, ela experimentou uma tristeza permanente que durou anos.
2. In clinical contexts, a symptom associated with depression or other mental health conditions characterized by enduring low mood
The therapist recognized the patient's permanent sadness as a sign of clinical depression.
O terapeuta reconheceu a tristeza permanente do paciente como sinal de depressão clínica.