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Sadness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sadness

 

[ หˆsรฆdnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Sadness is the emotional pain that comes from a loss or disappointment. It is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Sadness can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as the death of a loved one, a breakup, or even just a bad day at work.

Synonyms

despair, grief, melancholy, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • I felt a deep sense of sadness after the passing of my grandmother.
  • Her sadness was evident in the way she avoided social gatherings.
  • The news of the tragedy brought a wave of sadness over the community.
Context #2 | Noun

quality

Sadness can also refer to the quality of being sorrowful or unhappy. It is often associated with a low mood or a lack of joy.

Synonyms

gloominess, melancholy, sorrowfulness, unhappiness

Examples of usage

  • The sadness in her eyes was unmistakable.
  • The film evoked a deep sense of sadness in the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "sadness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tristeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Traurigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesedihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผัƒั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใฟ (kanashimi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tristesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tristeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผzรผntรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ”” (seulpeum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู† (huzn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค (bฤ“ishฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tristeza

Etymology

The word 'sadness' originates from the Middle English word 'sadnesse', which is a combination of 'sad' (from Old English 'sรฆd' meaning 'sated, full, having had one's fill') and the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or condition. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the emotional state of sorrow or unhappiness.

See also: sad, sadden, saddened, sadder, sadism, sadist, sadly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,651 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.