sadden
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become sad.
saddening
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present participleof sadden.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"It is a very saddening incident," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building that was hit, said in a video carried by state TV.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
“These accusations are both outrageous and deeply saddening, as such behavior runs counter to the values we stand for as a premier law enforcement agency.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025
It is invariably saddening to look through new eyes at things upon which you have expended your own powers of adjustment.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
