sadness

Example Sentences

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And at night cries of such sadness, I had to plug my fingers in my ears to keep from joining in.

From Literature

Disabled after a childhood accident, Belle spent most of her time indoors, radiating a sadness that even at the age of 4 made Gilberg worry for her safety.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer," the statement read.

From Barron's

"Some sadness because it is the last show... then he will disappear," one fan said.

From BBC

The songs on Black British Music are vivid and evocative, finding light in the darkness but never quite shaking off an undercurrent of sadness.

From BBC