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sadness

[ sad-nis ]

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noun

the quality or state of being sad; sorrow:
It’s frustrating to know the sadness you’re feeling and not be able to help you.
an instance of sorrow:
How can you be so unaware of the sadnesses these children have experienced?

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadness¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sadnesse; sad ( def ) + -ness ( def )

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Example Sentences

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There is a sense of sadness in the city though, and gratitude.

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There was anger and sadness among people who turned out over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend to protest at the destruction of a tree in Enfield thought to be up to 500 years old.

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Members of the public and church leaders have expressed "sadness" after the death of Pope Francis on Monday morning.

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Morgan said it was with "great sadness that I have learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis".

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First Minister John Swinney expressed his "deep sadness" at the Vatican's announcement.

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