saddened 1 of 2

adjective

as in sad
feeling unhappiness we were all saddened when our minister retired

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saddened

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verb

past tense of sadden
as in depressed
to make sad the arrival of winter always saddens me

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Recent Examples of saddened
Verb
Marvel Studios All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026 We're deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The Cincinnati Reds are saddened by the passing of former first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said on social media that she was saddened. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 Many in the arts community are saddened and concerned about losing Robert Rauschenberg’s former New York home and studio, which has served as an exhibition and research site. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The move to quickly shut down all locations on Friday saddened some New Yorkers with a sweet tooth and marked the culmination of a feverish growth spurt that included a messy final year for the company and changing consumer habits. — New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Reached Wednesday, her mother Cindy Rios said she was shocked and saddened by the string of events. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddened
  1. sad
  2. depressed
  3. heartbroken
  4. troubled
  5. unhappy
  6. worried
  7. sorry
  8. concerned
Adjective
  • State Drive, an ugly black roadway, separates the Science Center and its new addition from the park’s Rose Garden, and serves as a sad connector to the rest of the park.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As more details came out, the sad truth of Perry’s relapses and drug hustle emerged.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sad
Verb
  • If there were more imports, cattle prices would be depressed, but the modest uptick has not had an overwhelming impact on the industry.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Jim Crow segregation, discrimination and systemic racism further depressed the Black population’s ability to build wealth that is still largely concentrated among white families.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • The victim’s heartbroken father said his son had been bullied by a couple of students at the school who were recently suspended — and believes the bullying may have something to do with Javits’ murder.
    — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The death of Sir Patrick Stewart has left Hollywood heartbroken as his co-stars, colleagues, and fellow actors recall rare encounters, days on set, and priceless advice the acting legend shared with them.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of heartbroken
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  • Michael Pretti, Alex's father, said this week that the family is still troubled by the bystander videos of the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Pretti, Alex’s father, said this week that the family is still troubled by the bystander videos of the shooting.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of troubled
Adjective
  • Many of the women in the packed courtroom gallery appeared unhappy when the sentences were rendered.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Andy’s view Almost 14 years into Xi Jinping’s norm-busting reign, just about everybody is unhappy with his economy.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Verb
  • Cramer also worried about rising rates, which would make capital even more scarce as Nvidia 's Jensen Huang suggested during an interview on Morning Call.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When the ethics package passed this summer, a few aldermen worried these restrictions could make running for office more complicated and discourage candidates who want to run for local office for the first time.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • True, but there are other issues that rubbed me the wrong way (sorry).
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The decline of Capra, in the wake of the Second World War, was a sorry spectacle.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sorry
Verb
  • Opponents of Proposition 40 are concerned that the threat of wealth taxes will lead to billionaires continuing to leave the state, resulting in a long-term decrease in state income tax revenue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Campaign promises Castro says residents continue to be concerned about development, corruption and public safety.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of concerned

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