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
There is only sadness that they're gone.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Osanmoh notes that although losing might elicit some feelings of sadness, disappointment, and even anger in kids of all ages, this outcome has serious value.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
While the first waves of shock and sadness rolled through the city, journalists, historians and public figures reached into the past to help make sense of this week's violence.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
And Bale really tries, giving his Gorr the God Butcher a deep, penetrating sadness that the movie itself has zero interest in trying to match.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
But while it’s bound to be emotional, this transition doesn’t have to be a time of listlessness and sadness.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
After that, Joun expressed sadness over two aspects of the case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Part of that is, of course that sadness.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Experts recommend starting with what a child might know about what is happening in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Sudan or other parts of the world before attempting to address any feelings of fear, sadness, anger or anxiety.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Osanmoh notes that although losing might elicit some feelings of sadness, disappointment, and even anger in kids of all ages, this outcome has serious value.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
While the first waves of shock and sadness rolled through the city, journalists, historians and public figures reached into the past to help make sense of this week's violence.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
And Bale really tries, giving his Gorr the God Butcher a deep, penetrating sadness that the movie itself has zero interest in trying to match.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
But while it’s bound to be emotional, this transition doesn’t have to be a time of listlessness and sadness.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Mar. 2026
After that, Joun expressed sadness over two aspects of the case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Part of that is, of course that sadness.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Experts recommend starting with what a child might know about what is happening in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Sudan or other parts of the world before attempting to address any feelings of fear, sadness, anger or anxiety.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadness
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On his early records, the London musician made do with saxophone alone, looping and layering his instrument into billowing expressions of foghorn melancholy.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2026
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Turner plays the middle brother with intriguing melancholy and an almost alien detachment, which works within the world this film creates, but not necessarily for a main character.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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Studies have shown a correlation between heavy digital dependence and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress.—
Karen Garcia,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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People seeking support often present with overlapping challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma histories, chronic stress or relationship difficulties.—
Gwilym Roddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Faced with the closure announcement on Facebook, commenters quickly expressed sorrow — and reminisced.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Buford’s issued a statement Monday expressing sorrow for the victims and thanking law enforcement.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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From providing advocacy and helping residents process their grief to connecting them with mental health resources and training for violence prevention.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Experiencing that joy and anguish can be beneficial for this still-developing group.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cue awe-inspiring action sequences, gory battles and mental anguish that pushes Ritchson, er, 81, to his physical limits.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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To fill the space, models are turning away from doomscrolling (there’s enough doom and gloom in the news right now) and toward novels.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, rounds of rain, gloom and chilly temperatures are in the forecast.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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General symptoms experienced by people with this condition include disrupted sleep, dysphoria (a state of unease or unhappiness) and difficulty managing stress.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This show is based on the movie starring Keri Russell as a small-town server whose extraordinary pies may be her ticket out of unhappiness.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Colin Dorgan battled through misery to achieve triumph for his Rhode Island boys high school hockey team on Wednesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The misery inflicted on the thousands of Maryland commuters is merely the stick to drive more people to consider ailing public transportation options.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sadness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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