Pronunciation: /ˈsædnəs/
noun a feeling of sorrow or unhappiness
A1 She felt sadness when her favorite toy broke.
A2 The movie ending was so sad, it left me feeling deep sadness.
B1 Dealing with the loss of a loved one can bring overwhelming sadness.
B2 The sudden news of the accident filled everyone with profound sadness.
C1 His eyes reflected a deep sense of sadness as he talked about his past experiences.
C2 The artist's painting captured the essence of human sadness in a truly moving way.
adjective sad or sorrowful
A1 She felt sadness after losing her favorite toy.
A2 The movie ending left me with a sense of sadness.
B1 His face showed a hint of sadness as he talked about his past.
B2 The news of the accident brought a wave of sadness over the entire community.
C1 Despite his success, there was a lingering sadness in his eyes.
C2 The artist's work captured the complex emotions of love and sadness in a beautiful way.
formal The news of the tragic accident brought a wave of sadness to the entire community.
informal I could see the sadness in her eyes as she talked about her lost pet.
slang After they broke up, he was in a real funk of sadness.
figurative The darkness of sadness enveloped her like a heavy cloak, making it hard to see any light.
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