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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

“While this news saddens us we know heaven gained an angel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

As a scientist and science communicator, it saddens me.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2024

“It saddens me, because their lives were cut off too soon,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Their shared giddiness, the excitement of the preparations, saddens him, all of it reminding him that his father is dead.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri