Yes, it has a subject ('they'), a verb ('were') and a complement ('tears of sadness not joy').
Happiness and joy are opposites of sadness.
sadness
"Sadness" doesn't exist, aka it isn't a thing.... Sadness is just absence of happiness or joy.
euphoria, for joy
He experiences joy and sadness. Joy at the happier times and sadness at the points where he was lonely, failed in his relationships and lost close family
joy and happiness after escaping slavery.
The opposite would be sorrow, sadness, or possibly misery.
love, desire, joy, anger, fear, hate and sadness.
love, desire, joy, anger, fear, hate and sadness.
The phrase "you will have great joy and great sadness" is often attributed to the character of the Oracle in the film "The Matrix: Reloaded." This line reflects the duality of human experiences and the complexities of choice and destiny. It emphasizes that profound joy often comes with significant challenges and sorrow.
Sadness? Or depress.