sadness

Example Sentences

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It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In a statement, they described their "relief at finally having a diagnosis, but also sadness in understanding the seriousness of the condition and how rare it is".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Through Stacy’s fetching sadness, we come to know that maybe a certain motivational speaker was right.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Then, because he was a polar bear of a curious nature, he moved over to where the owl was, despite the great sadness he still felt.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el