Sadden

usgb/ˈsædn/
verb

To make someone feel unhappy or disappointed.

The news of her friend's illness saddened her greatly.
Visual representation of "sadden" - To make someone feel unhappy or disappointed.

Often appears as...

  • saddened by
  • saddened to hear
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Visual representation of "sadden"
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External Causes

Use 'sadden' when something outside the person causes unhappiness.

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The gloomy weather saddened the tourists.
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Emotion Intensity

'Sadden' implies a deep, often lasting feeling of unhappiness.

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The loss of the old tree from the storm greatly saddened the community.
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Not Always Visible

Someone can be 'saddened' without showing visible signs of sadness.

Illustration for Not Always Visible
She was deeply saddened by the news, but she held back her tears.
Visual representation of the word "Sadden"

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