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sadden

[ sad-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become sad.


sadden

/ ˈsædən /

verb

  1. to make or become sad


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Other Words From

  • sadden·ing·ly adverb
  • un·saddened adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadden1

First recorded in 1590–1600; sad + -en 1

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Example Sentences

The news stunned and saddened even the president’s critics, who felt they were mourning the nation’s troubled democracy as much as the man.

I know many county residents were looking out for each other and am deeply saddened by this initial death toll.

Though impressed with his courage, she is saddened by the ultimate futility of her ancestor’s journey.

I am deeply disappointed and saddened by my actions and offer each of you my most sincere apologies.

Emma Alpern, senior copy editorAs someone who onc frequently hosted dinner parties, it saddens me to think I have no idea when it might ever be safe to have another one.

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Tragedies like the school shooting in Ohio this week deeply sadden her, Germanotta says, adding, “It just feels senseless to me.”

"I'd be lying if I said it doesn't sadden me to have not been part of my son's incredible journey," Jandali said.

The leathery visage of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell never fails to sadden and enrage me.

They do not inspire us into unquestioning loyalty; they sadden us and provoke the unanswerable existential question: Why?

He was happy in an Indian jungle or an African swamp, but civilized interiors seemed to sadden him.

She quite forgot that the sight of her joy might sadden the heart of King Loc.

But they showed me that I couldn't get well and if that ain't enough to sadden a man's life I don't know what is.

Hard by there stood a swarthy man was leaning on his sword, And a sadden'd smile lit up his face as he heard the Captain'sword.

Wherefore then should grief sadden and distort such blythe, such jocund, features as mine?

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