1. causing sadness or distress

Examples

• The news of the school closure was saddening to the entire community.
• It’s saddening to see how the old neighborhood has deteriorated.
• The documentary about endangered species was both educational and saddening.
• Her saddening story moved everyone in the room to tears.
• The saddening reality is that many families cannot afford basic healthcare.
• Watching the elderly man eat alone was a saddening sight.