- 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
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
“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
News through her attorney, “It saddens me beyond belief that my husband’s character could be slandered in such a way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
“It saddens me how little you grasp,” the woman responded.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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