- present tense form of sadden (3rd person singular).
saddens
Example Sentences
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"There is not much you can do," concedes Bishop Poggo, adding: "It saddens us."
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
"The idea that they went out after important services, that they went out until late saddens me," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
“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
Knowing Grandma Knife is going back to her cell saddens me, even though she acts as if it's fine.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
