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View synonyms for sadness

sadness

[sad-nis]

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?



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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadness1

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Catholic Church, for its part, has expressed "sadness" at the decision.

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But there’s a sadness running through all three vignettes.

Symptoms are wide-ranging but can include persistent sadness or low mood, problems looking after yourself, insomnia and withdrawing from other people.

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They said: "It is with enormous sadness that we bring the curtain down on our wonderful and hugely loved father."

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During withdrawal from a substance, people feel profound emotional discomfort, including sadness and irritability.

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