Synonyms of saddened

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adjective

as in sad

feeling unhappiness

we were all saddened when our minister retired

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sad
• heartbroken
• unhappy
• depressed
• sorry
• miserable
• upset
• disappointed
• worried
• bad
• melancholy
• sorrowful
• uneasy
• heartsick
• troubled
• dejected
• crestfallen
• mournful
• hopeless
• despondent
• inconsolable
• disconsolate
• brokenhearted
• downcast
• distressed
• gloomy
• doleful
• forlorn
• melancholic
• glum
• woeful
• joyless
• woebegone
• discouraged
• depressing
• blue
• wretched
• downhearted
• hangdog
• droopy
• heavyhearted
• down
• suicidal
• heartsore
• down in the mouth
• low-spirited
• aggrieved
• disheartened
• low
• grieving
• sunk
• tearful
• despairing
• cast down
• dispirited
• regretful
• weeping
• anguished
• somber
• unquiet
• bleak
• morbid
• agonized
• desolate
• plaintive
• lugubrious
• rueful
• lachrymose
• wailing
• dolorous
• morose
• sullen
• cheerless
• dismal
• dark
• gray
• elegiac
• funereal
• dreary
• comfortless
• black
• saturnine
• darkening
• murky
• drear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glad
• happy
• delighted
• joyous
• cheerful
• joyful
• ecstatic
• jubilant
• gleeful
• buoyed
• excited
• cheery
• blissful
• upbeat
• enraptured
• buoyant
• exuberant
• sunny
• exultant
• merry
• euphoric
• rapturous
• hopeful
• optimistic
• jovial
• elated
• overjoyed
• chipper
• jolly
• gladdened
• rhapsodic
• mirthful
• exhilarated
• blithe
• jocular
• jocose
• sanguine
• encouraged
• rosy
• pleased
• thrilled
• entranced
• gladsome
• satisfied
• spirited
• gratified
• vital
• energetic
• smiling
• content
• lively
• vivacious
• laughing
• jocund
• heartened
• animated
• blithesome
• perky
• lightsome
• unconcerned
• frisky
• sprightly
• bouncing
• careless
• peppy
• jaunty
• springy
• grinning
• carefree
• lighthearted
• zippy
• cavalier
• easygoing
• boon
• insouciant
• sprightful
• beaming
• happy-go-lucky
• devil-may-care

saddened

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verb

past tense of sadden

as in depressed

to make sad

the arrival of winter always saddens me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depressed
• troubled
• dejected
• worried
• concerned
• burdened
• tortured
• oppressed
• weighed down
• bothered
• disturbed
• distressed
• got down
• upset
• bummed (out)
• dismayed
• disheartened
• afflicted
• dashed
• tormented
• discouraged
• daunted
• unsettled
• perturbed
• demoralized
• ailed
• unnerved
• dispirited
• disquieted
• agitated
• discomforted
• exercised
• freaked (out)
• unhinged
• undid
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoiced
• brightened
• assured
• excited
• comforted
• reassured
• lightened
• buoyed
• inspired
• animated
• cheered (up)
• gladdened
• enlivened
• invigorated
• consoled
• stimulated
• elated
• pleased
• soothed
• encouraged
• delighted
• heartened
• gratified
• exhilarated
• lifted
• solaced
• elevated
• uplifted
• boosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saddened

Verb

Lastly, Arrate Fernandez says she is saddened by how conversations have been stripped of nuance in favor of a black-and-white judgment made without evaluating a wider context or conversation. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Jim Cramer said Wednesday night that he was saddened by a news report that indicated Nvidia's board of directors is preparing to fire CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang amid a widening extramarital affair scandal. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

The Central Coast Teachers Association said it was deeply saddened by the deaths. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

Conrad Bengaluru said it was saddened by the deaths and was assisting authorities. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026

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

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