adjective
- feeling or showing sadness; made sad
Examples
- She was saddened by the news of her friend’s departure.
- The family appeared saddened at the funeral service.
- I was deeply saddened to hear about the accident.
- He looked saddened when he read the letter.
- The teacher was saddened by her student’s poor performance.
- We were all saddened by the loss of our beloved pet.