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sadness

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[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being sad; sorrow.

    It’s frustrating to know the sadness you’re feeling and not be able to help you.

  2. an instance of sorrow.

    How can you be so unaware of the sadnesses these children have experienced?

Etymology

Origin of sadness

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sadnesse; sad ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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