Synonyms for

Saddened

Verb / ˈsædʌnd / Another word for saddened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or expressing sadness; unhappy

Synonyms & similar words

sadden gladden grieved mournful heartbroken blue downcast heavy-hearted dejected morose sorrowful crestfallen disheartened dispirited downhearted dismal melancholy somber glum woeful lugubrious funereal

Synonyms by register

Formal

disheartened dejected crestfallen melancholy

Informal

bummed out down blue gutted

Literary

woebegone dolorous lugubrious

Antonyms

happy joyful elated cheerful glad content pleased

Common collocations

  • deeply saddened
  • greatly saddened
  • saddened by the news
  • saddened by his death
  • saddened to hear
  • visibly saddened

Word family

noun sadness
adjective sad
adverb sadly

Usage note

Saddened is the past participle of the verb 'to sadden' and functions as an adjective. It implies a feeling of sorrow or unhappiness, often due to a specific event or realization.

Example sentences

  1. I was saddened to hear that my favorite restaurant had closed.
  2. The sight of the abandoned puppy saddened the girl.
  3. The loss of her grandfather saddened her deeply.
  4. The news of the tragedy saddened the entire community.
  5. The disappointed team was visibly saddened by their loss.

Quotes

  • I am so saddened by the senseless loss of life.
  • The thought of leaving my family behind saddens me.
  • It saddens me to think of all the suffering in the world.

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