1. to make someone feel sad or unhappy
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘sadden’

Examples

• The news of her departure saddens everyone in the office.
• It saddens me to see the old building being torn down.
• The thought of leaving his hometown saddens him deeply.
• Nothing saddens her more than seeing animals suffer.
• The documentary about poverty saddens viewers worldwide.
• It saddens the teacher when students don’t reach their potential.