Synonyms of sadden

sadden

verb

ˈsa-dᵊn 

as in to depress

to make sad

the arrival of winter always saddens me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depress
• worry
• oppress
• trouble
• burden
• concern
• bum (out)
• deject
• bother
• torture
• weigh down
• distress
• get down
• upset
• disturb
• torment
• ail
• afflict
• discourage
• daunt
• dishearten
• unsettle
• dismay
• unnerve
• dash
• discomfort
• perturb
• demoralize
• dispirit
• agitate
• disquiet
• undo
• unhinge
• freak (out)
• discompose
• exercise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• gladden
• lighten
• brighten
• assure
• excite
• reassure
• cheer (up)
• enliven
• invigorate
• soothe
• stimulate
• inspire
• buoy
• animate
• comfort
• encourage
• console
• please
• delight
• gratify
• solace
• elate
• lift
• hearten
• uplift
• exhilarate
• elevate
• boost

Examples of sadden in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Photo by Pat Blashill Pitchfork: Last summer, I was saddened to learn about the death of the band’s onetime drummer Teresa Taylor—or, as she was known back then, Teresa Nervosa. —Simon Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Sep. 2024

Public response The fatal beating of Nichols saddened and outraged the country, and spurred protests and public calls for police reform. —Solcyré Burga, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024

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