as in sad
feeling unhappiness
we were all saddened when our minister retired
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as in depressed
to make sad
the arrival of winter always saddens me
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Recent Examples of saddened
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person's family and friends.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Virginia’s Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, posted on X that she was deeply saddened and praying for the couple’s children and families.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Having only been informed of their uncle’s passing, nearly 72 hours after it was reported to the media, The Krofft sisters, along with the rest of the company, are all saddened to hear about the passing of Sid Krofft.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Kevin Trezak, superintendent of the River Forest Community School Corporation, said in a Thursday statement that the entire River Forest community is saddened by the news that one of its students has passed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person's family and friends.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Virginia’s Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, posted on X that she was deeply saddened and praying for the couple’s children and families.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Having only been informed of their uncle’s passing, nearly 72 hours after it was reported to the media, The Krofft sisters, along with the rest of the company, are all saddened to hear about the passing of Sid Krofft.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The baseball world was saddened last week on the news that Davey Lopes, a most unappreciated mainstay Dodger second baseman in the ‘70s, passed away Wednesday at 80 from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Kevin Trezak, superintendent of the River Forest Community School Corporation, said in a Thursday statement that the entire River Forest community is saddened by the news that one of its students has passed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddened
Adjective
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As major college athletics continues to shift into for-profit, these types of sad measures are expected to continue, and private equity will continue to creep in.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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And such a sad story for Positano, and this whole region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The weight of these mountains depressed part of the Arabian plate, causing the strait to form.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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With energy prices depressed at the start of the year, Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice in the industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Gloria, her son, and Rickman moved to an apartment in the town of Tumwater in September 2021, and her heartbroken parents chose to sell their hotel.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The 17-year-old boy knifed to death during a clash with a stranger on a Bronx street was preparing to graduate and looking forward to his prom, his heartbroken mother said Thursday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Labor historian James Green noted that of all the violence against workers at the time, none shocked the nation or troubled its collective conscience more than the Ludlow massacre because of the deaths of children.—
Robert Forrant,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The second scenario which had troubled Democrats earlier this Spring is that the Democratic candidates continue splitting the vote, allowing Hilton and Republican Chad Bianco to advance.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were also rumblings that Banchero was unhappy with Mosley, which began as early as November and continued throughout the season.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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People are unhappy on a grand scale.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Some personalities, though, just will never make the cut – sorry, Jar Jar.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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This is beyond insane, and a sorry excuse for the state of the Supreme Court.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Early this year many Fed policymakers were worried the job market was stalling and leaned toward rate cuts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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But as more headlines emerge about the potentially deadly infection, many are reminded of the COVID pandemic − and worried about the United State's preparedness.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Women say the women’s restrooms also are miserable, too.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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The Timberwolves, in general, and Jaden McDaniels, specifically, made life miserable for Murray in Game 6.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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“Saddened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddened. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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