sadden
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become sad.
saddened
Example Sentences
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On September 11, 2001, we were stunned and saddened not only by the loss of thousands of lives and the World Trade Center towers, but also by the loss of our beautiful wedding venue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“As an organization dedicated to the safety of children and well-being of families, we were deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy involving 8-year-old Isaiah Harrison,” the agency said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
While he was saddened by the incident, it failed to deter him.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
But when it came time for the world premiere of his latest film, “Elsinore,” the mood was stunned, saddened and wowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It saddened Obinze that Yemi was so poorly educated and did not know that he was poorly educated.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
