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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 see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

It saddens me, actually, that they are calling for him to be sacked after just seven games - and I don't think it's fair at all.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

“And I know that this action broke trust with many members of my community, and of course that really saddens me, and I feel very determined to continue to try to build that trust.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

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

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