- present tense form of sadden (3rd person singular).
saddens
Example Sentences
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"It saddens me every time I walk down Deansgate in the morning and I see the homeless," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
It saddens me, actually, that they are calling for him to be sacked after just seven games - and I don't think it's fair at all.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
“And I know that this action broke trust with many members of my community, and of course that really saddens me, and I feel very determined to continue to try to build that trust.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 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
