saddens

VERB

upset, depress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dishearten dispirit grieve

STRONG

dash deject deplore desolate distress down oppress press

WEAK

break one's heart bring one down bum out cast down dampen spirits drag down make blue put a damper on put into a funk throw cold water on turn one off weigh down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hearten inspirit

STRONG

aid assist delight help

WEAK

cheer gladden make happy

Example Sentences

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saddens

"People are still saying it does not meet the threshold for remediation, that both angers me and saddens me," he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

It saddens me to say but relegation may be the only way forward to rescue this club from the poor quality ownership that belittles this once proud club.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

“It saddens me to see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

“While this news saddens us we know heaven gained an angel.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

“It saddens me how little you grasp,” the woman responded.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner