- present tense form of sadden (3rd person singular).
saddens
Example Sentences
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That saddens me massively and showed that our way of life has been hugely affected and trampled on as a result of these threats.
From BBC ● May 2, 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
"A loss that deeply saddens our city and the entire world," a Roma statement read.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
“And I know that this action broke trust with many members of my community, and of course that really saddens me, and I feel very determined to continue to try to build that trust.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024
“And again, it both saddens and humors me that you don’t see the importance of the events. It means your mind hasn’t evolved yet to be able to see them for what they really are.”
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
