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Synonyms & Similar Words
depress
dishearten
dismay
discourage
dispirit
distress
grieve
hurt
melancholy
mourn
pain
sadden
sorrow
upset
afflict
bother
cast down
cloud
deject
demoralize
disconsolate
discomfort
displease
disturb
gloom
heavy heart
inconsolable
lowered
miserable
morose
mortify
pain
perturb
plague
saddening
trouble
unhappy
vex
weigh
Meaning of Sadden
to make someone feel sad or less happy
Definitions
- To make someone feel sad or less happy
- * To become less happy or cheerful
Etymology of Sadden
The word "sadden" has its roots in Old English "saedan" which means to make or become sad
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making someone feel less happy or cheerful
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster saddened the entire community
- * Her expression saddened when she heard about the loss of her friend
- * The thought of leaving home saddened the young boy