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

Klitschko posted, external that the announcement of Panettiere's "tragic death saddens me deeply".

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

As a scientist and science communicator, it saddens me.

From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2024

When Maria Isabel sees couples walking down the street with their children, it saddens her.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario