- present participle of sadden.
saddening
Example Sentences
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"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
“To deal with that at the worst moment of my life, like the scariest, most upsetting, saddening moment of my life,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
At that time, Mr Eastwood said it was saddening that such displays had become “normalised” and happen annually.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024
"It is deeply saddening that Irish Traveller people have become so used to hate and prejudice," said Mr McDonagh.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
Normally at this time of year, the Wood should be dotted with them, and the sight of this solitary blossom was almost as saddening as it was miraculous.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
