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Meaning of sadden
to make someone feel sad or less cheerful
Etymology of sadden
The word "sadden" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, where the verb "sæddan" meant "to make sorrowful" or "to grieve"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of making someone feel sad or less cheerful, often due to a specific event or circumstance
Synonyms
depress
dishearten
dismay
distress
upset
grieve
mourn
lament
sorrow
afflict
trouble
pain
anguish
torment
harass
plague
beset
oppress
weigh
burden
dispirit
discourage
demoralize
deject
disconsole
uncheer
unmoralize
discomfort
discompose
perturb
ruffle
vex
annoy
irritate
bother
disturb
agitate
upset
distress
discomfort
Definitions
- To make someone feel sad or less cheerful
- * To become less cheerful or hopeful
Usage Examples
- The news of the natural disaster saddened the entire community
- * Her expression saddened as she thought about the loss of her loved one
- * The thought of leaving home saddened him, but he knew it was necessary