Meaning of the word saddened in English

What does saddened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

saddened

US /ˈsædnd/
UK /ˈsædnd/

Adjective

feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness

Example:
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She was deeply saddened by the news of his passing.
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I was saddened to hear about your loss.

Past Participle

made someone feel unhappy or sorrowful

Example:
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The news of the accident saddened everyone.
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His departure saddened his colleagues.
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