- 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
"There is not much you can do," concedes Bishop Poggo, adding: "It saddens us."
From BBC ● Mar. 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
“While this news saddens us we know heaven gained an angel.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
When Maria Isabel sees couples walking down the street with their children, it saddens her.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
