sadden
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become sad.
was saddening
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past progressiveof sadden.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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At that time, Mr Eastwood said it was saddening that such displays had become “normalised” and happen annually.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024
In his speech, Modi said the violence in Manipur was saddening.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Mr Hill, from Merthyr Tydfil, said: "It was saddening and deeply distressing."
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2013
"It was saddening to initially see the lack of support from the organization," Seidman said in a follow-up e-mail.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2012
We did not try to dissuade him, although the thought of going without him was saddening.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
