- present participle of sadden.
saddening
Example Sentences
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"It's such a tragedy that has impacted our community and is something that has been a shock and such a very saddening moment for the Congolese community."
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
"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
Mr Rodgers told members of the media on Tuesday he found it "saddening" to be accused of sexism.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
We did not try to dissuade him, although the thought of going without him was saddening.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
