sadden

verb

sad·​den ˈsa-dᵊn 

saddened; saddening ˈsad-niŋ 

ˈsa-dᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to make sad

intransitive verb

: to become sad

Synonyms

• bum (out)
• burden
• dash
• deject
• depress
• get down
• oppress
• weigh down

Examples of sadden in a Sentence

It saddens me that we could not agree.

We were saddened to see how ill she looks.

She was saddened over the death of her friend.

Her face saddened when she heard the news.

Recent Examples on the Web

The business that has put his children through college, is losing the next generation to more sustainable and attractive careers in law and entertainment — a reality that Rod is equally proud of and saddened by. —Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024

That’s not to say there isn’t poignancy in the paradox of a global superstar, adored by millions but saddened by the emptiness inside him, as John puts it. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024

Gina Torres is saddened to say goodbye to 9-1-1: Lone Star. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

sadden

verb

sad·​den ˈsad-ᵊn 

saddened; saddening -niŋ 

-ᵊn-iŋ

: to make or become sad