sadden

[ˈsædn]

sadden Definition

  • 1to make someone feel sad or unhappy
  • 2to become sad or unhappy

Using sadden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sadden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news of her friend's death saddened her.

  • Example

    It saddens me to see how much litter there is on the streets.

  • Example

    The thought of leaving his family behind saddened him deeply.

sadden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sadden

Antonyms for sadden

Phrases with sadden

  • sadden someone's heart

    to make someone feel very sad

    Example

    The sight of the abandoned puppy saddened her heart.

  • to be made sad or unhappy by something

    Example

    He was saddened by the news of his grandfather's passing.

  • to feel sad or unhappy about something

    Example

    She was saddened at the thought of never seeing her childhood home again.

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Summary: sadden in Brief

The verb 'sadden' [ˈsædn] means to make someone feel sad or unhappy, or to become sad or unhappy. It can be used in phrases like 'sadden someone's heart,' and 'sadden by/at something.' Synonyms include 'depress,' 'grieve,' and 'dishearten,' while antonyms include 'cheer,' 'gladden,' and 'delight.'