Saddening: meaning, definitions and examples
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saddening
[ หsรฆdษnษชล ]
emotional reaction
The word 'saddening' describes something that causes a feeling of sadness or distress. It is often used to express the emotional impact of an event, news, or situation that diminishes joy or happiness. When something is saddening, it elicits pity or sorrow, reflecting a negative emotional response to life's circumstances. This term can be applied to various contexts, from the passing of a loved one to disappointing news.
Synonyms
depressing, heartbreaking, tragic, unfortunate
Examples of usage
- The movie's ending was deeply saddening.
- It was saddening to hear about the disaster.
- The news of her resignation was very saddening.
- His story has a saddening quality to it.
Translations
Translations of the word "saddening" in other languages:
๐ต๐น triste
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช traurig
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyedihkan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ smutny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท triste
๐ช๐ธ triste
๐น๐ท รผzรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ smutnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ smutnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไปคไบบๆฒไผค็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalosten
๐ฎ๐ธ sorglegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนาัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษdษrli
๐ฒ๐ฝ triste
Etymology
The word 'saddening' originates from the base word 'sad', which comes from the Old English 'sรฆdd' meaning 'sated, satisfied' and evolved to signify 'unhappy, sorrowful'. The transformation of the term illustrates a shift from a state of fullness to one of emptiness and emotional distress. The suffix '-ening' added to 'sad' denotes the action of making or becoming sadder. This construction has been a common way in English to create verbs and adjectives from nouns. 'Saddening' has been used in literature and conversation since the late 19th century, reflecting human experiences of grief, loss, and disappointment. Its use has persisted as it encapsulates a universal emotional response, making it relevant across various fields, including psychology, literature, and everyday discourse.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,420 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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