sadness

American  

[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?

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Etymology

Origin of sadness

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

Example Sentences

Her family wrote on social media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister Charlotte."

From BBC

In a post on social media, Charlotte Niddam's family announced her death "with great sadness" and said details of her funeral arrangements would be made in due course.

From BBC

Friends and family of Porter expressed sadness over the sudden loss on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

This play confronts humanity’s most essential themes—the quiet desperation of ordinary life and sadness over life’s disappointments.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is the solace the game provides entwined with the deep sadness of what might have been.

From BBC

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• anguish
• grief
• heartache
• heartbreak
• hopelessness
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• misery
• mourning
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• sorrow