sadden

[ sad-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become sad.

sadden

/ ˈsædən /

verb

1. to make or become sad

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sadden¹

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

Example Sentences

And it does sadden me that we are never going to do that as a country, not formally.

From Salon

Art Carney plays an otherwise unemployed alcoholic department store Santa, saddened by a world where “the only thing that comes down the chimney is more poverty.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 86," they said.

From BBC

UTV presenter Paul Clark said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of Mr Reid’s death.

From BBC

“We are saddened and disappointed that some residents of the Hollywood Arts Collective are unhappy with the property,” Pynes said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• discourage
• dishearten
• dispirit
• grieve