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saddens

VERB

upset, depress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dishearten dispirit grieve

STRONG

dash deject deplore desolate distress down oppress press

WEAK

break one's heart bring one down bum out cast down dampen spirits drag down make blue put a damper on put into a funk throw cold water on turn one off weigh down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hearten inspirit

STRONG

aid assist delight help

WEAK

cheer gladden make happy

Example Sentences

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It saddens me to say but relegation may be the only way forward to rescue this club from the poor quality ownership that belittles this once proud club.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

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

As a scientist and science communicator, it saddens me.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2024

It saddens us to see the university headed in the wrong direction.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Knowing Grandma Knife is going back to her cell saddens me, even though she acts as if it's fine.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman