as in melancholy
a state or spell of low spirits
she was filled with sadness at the thought of having to leave her family
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Recent Examples of sadness
When the players return to training on Monday afternoon, Roberto De Zerbi will have no time for anyone dwelling on their sadness or disappointment.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Welch’s voice is as unique as her music, thick with sadness one verse, airy and crystalline the next.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Much of the news dominating the local restaurant scene has focused on sadness.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Feelings may include sadness, anger, uncertainty, or simply the need for time to process the diagnosis.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In loss and sadness, there's an effort to move forward.
—Derek James, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lane takes his place among the best, his Willy Loman a powder keg of frustration and disappointment and deep, deep sadness.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Underneath the fantastical conceit is this current of sadness, of loneliness, a yearning for connection.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Reaction to the news Monday that the Connecticut Sun WNBA team is officially being moved to Houston was of sadness and regret in Connecticut, especially amongst those who had tried to keep the professional women’s basketball team in the state over the last year.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Welch’s voice is as unique as her music, thick with sadness one verse, airy and crystalline the next.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Much of the news dominating the local restaurant scene has focused on sadness.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Feelings may include sadness, anger, uncertainty, or simply the need for time to process the diagnosis.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In loss and sadness, there's an effort to move forward.
—Derek James, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lane takes his place among the best, his Willy Loman a powder keg of frustration and disappointment and deep, deep sadness.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Underneath the fantastical conceit is this current of sadness, of loneliness, a yearning for connection.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Reaction to the news Monday that the Connecticut Sun WNBA team is officially being moved to Houston was of sadness and regret in Connecticut, especially amongst those who had tried to keep the professional women’s basketball team in the state over the last year.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadness
Noun
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Still, the achievement carried a touch of melancholy for Lovell.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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But, but what is it rooted in as, Is the end is kind of the melancholy of the song.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe depression.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rates of depression and anxiety among youths peaked during the pandemic, following gradual increases over the previous decade.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the accident and announced monetary relief for the victims’ families.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Parents expressed sorrow at seeing a pillar of their children’s music journey gone too soon.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nataliia’s death sparked a period of national grief.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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In her latest Netflix action effort, Theron plays a woman who sets off on a trip to Australia to soothe her grief but unwittingly crosses paths with Egerton’s unnerving hunter, who forces her into a game of cat and mouse.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sanders suffered injuries, including a concussion, headaches, possible traumatic brain injury, back and tailbone injuries and extreme mental anguish.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Sahm told Fortune the gloom isn’t just about this spring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Doom and gloom is hardly ever the prevailing mood at CinemaCon, however.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nazarian also discussed the importance of addressing the psychological component of plastic surgery, noting that no procedure will fix underlying unhappiness.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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And just as Nicky is the only person who can see Morgan’s goodness inside her many flaws, only Morgan recognizes Nicky’s unhappiness buried within his bizarre decision to be a priest.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Robertson grounds both versions of Niall in a sad-eyed misery, with Bell stepping in and giving the character grace notes of humor that don’t always seem to fit the story.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The show is a propulsive hurricane of misery and cringe, from the violent incident that sets off this series of unfortunate events to the twists and horrors that unfold.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sadness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadness. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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