There is a large spectrum to why this sentence is used. But there is usually the main reason :

<-> You're upset about life. You get that weird feeling around your eyebrows, the same feeling when you're about to cry. You feel you've lost everything or you can't go on. You wake up every day wondering how you're going to get through it without breaking down.

<-> A lot of people say this but do not mean it, they are simply sad for a short period.

<-> Another reason could be, a lack of dopamine, this causes low mood and sadness. It is commonly found in drug users (or addicts of any kind) and people with depression. If you feel sad all of the time you should go to the doctors or your local GP and find out why.

This is the end of this Urban Dictionary Definition, but I would like those who've come here from sadness to remember, you are worth it. You are not useless and you are NOT stupid. I've gone through a largely rough patch myself, so yes, I know how you're feeling. Trust me, it does get better, even if it's for only a minute. You will have a time where you feel better, I promise.

There's no example needed. You know how it feels and you know how bad it can be.

If major things happen in your life, mostly for the bad and you think to yourself, "Why am I alive?" please know you're loved.

Why am I alive? by ImAGirlGeez October 8, 2019

why am i still alive

Because you matter. I totally understand if you are going through a hard time, I am too! you are not alone. other people in the world need you. it dosen't matter if you are "weird" or "out of the ordinary" you are perfect and fine just the way you are. i believe in you, and you will always have my support no matter whtat you do or who you are, you are perfect just the way you are.

also stop asking urself "why am i still alive" you'll only question it more and... well- who knows what would happen-

why am i still alive by Olive/Olli! January 25, 2023

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026

Whale

In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

Word of the Day on September 21, 2026

Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

Word of the Day on September 20, 2026