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sadness

[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /


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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

The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, issued a condolence video, and we have been united in sadness ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When Simons quit, the prime minister said he accepted the resignation "with sadness", expressing his thanks "for the commitment, focus, and energy you have brought to ministerial office".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” Souther announced on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It adds a sound of longing, a brush of sadness.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith