as in sad
feeling unhappiness
we were all saddened when our minister retired
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to make sad
the arrival of winter always saddens me
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Recent Examples of saddened
Jose Fabian, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Virginia’s Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, posted on X that she was deeply saddened and praying for the couple’s children and families.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Having only been informed of their uncle’s passing, nearly 72 hours after it was reported to the media, The Krofft sisters, along with the rest of the company, are all saddened to hear about the passing of Sid Krofft.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
News of Cloud’s death shocked and saddened fans of his breakout show.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme, who sometimes served as a mentor and listening board for Metayer Bowen, was equally saddened by the tragedy.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Kevin Trezak, superintendent of the River Forest Community School Corporation, said in a Thursday statement that the entire River Forest community is saddened by the news that one of its students has passed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person's family and friends.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Virginia’s Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, posted on X that she was deeply saddened and praying for the couple’s children and families.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Having only been informed of their uncle’s passing, nearly 72 hours after it was reported to the media, The Krofft sisters, along with the rest of the company, are all saddened to hear about the passing of Sid Krofft.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
News of Cloud’s death shocked and saddened fans of his breakout show.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme, who sometimes served as a mentor and listening board for Metayer Bowen, was equally saddened by the tragedy.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Kevin Trezak, superintendent of the River Forest Community School Corporation, said in a Thursday statement that the entire River Forest community is saddened by the news that one of its students has passed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddened
Adjective
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Back in the city, Amanda and Ciara go for a walk so that Amanda can hear all about the makeup with West and then tell Ciara the very sad tale of her love story as it was related to their couple’s therapist.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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None at all leads to slow, pale, sad-looking growth that limps through the season.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Democrats who still believe in the New Deal-era promise of government helping the public are a bit depressed by the idea that the solution to their party’s problems is generating less money for that purpose.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The heartbroken mother didn’t want to be identified, fearing for her family’s safety.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Labor historian James Green noted that of all the violence against workers at the time, none shocked the nation or troubled its collective conscience more than the Ludlow massacre because of the deaths of children.—
Robert Forrant,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The second scenario which had troubled Democrats earlier this Spring is that the Democratic candidates continue splitting the vote, allowing Hilton and Republican Chad Bianco to advance.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alex Cora was clearly unhappy towards the end.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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There were thousands of unhappy Stagecoach festivalgoers on Saturday night, as the approximately 75,000-80,000 guests were forced to evacuate due to high winds.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just what exactly are the toilet – sorry, lavatory – arrangements for VIP guests at the state banquet when it is held in a tent?—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The four-speed, oscillating fan isn’t particularly fancy (sorry, no Matter support), but with summer right around the corner, the staff favorite is a practical pickup that can blow air up to 34 feet away.—
Brandon Widder,
The Verge,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Concern increased nationwide, with animal rights activists worried the wolf would be injured in the wild or perhaps killed during his rescue.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, investors are worried fewer patients will seek care as Affordable Care Act subsidies phase out, or uncompensated care costs will rise.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The reality could not have been more miserable.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Apple TV‘s Pluribus is described as a genre-bending original in which the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Saddened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddened. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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