Saddens Meaning in English
word · lemma: sadden
ˈsædənz
SAD-enz
sˈædənz
SAD-enz
Definition
To make someone feel sad or unhappy.
Usage & Nuances
'Saddens' is formal or literary; it's rarely used in casual conversation. Commonly found in writing, reports, or emotional statements. Use 'it saddens me that...' to express personal disappointment. Not used for mild feelings; implies a deeper sadness.
Spanish: entristecePortuguese (BR): entristecePortuguese (PT): entristeceChinese (Simplified): 使...难过Chinese (Traditional): 使...難過Hindi: उदास करता हैArabic: يُحزِنBengali: দুঃখিত করে - মন খারাপ করেRussian: огорчает - печалитJapanese: 悲しませるVietnamese: làm buồn - khiến buồnKorean: 슬프게 하다Turkish: üzüyor - kederlendiriyorUrdu: اداس کرناIndonesian: membuat sedih - menyedihkan
Example Sentences
It saddens me to hear that you are leaving.
basic
Bad news always saddens her.
basic
The story saddens all who hear it.
basic
It really saddens me that we don't see each other anymore.
natural
What saddens me most is that nothing has changed.
natural
Sometimes it saddens us to say goodbye, but it's necessary.
natural