saddened

UK
/ˈsæd.ənd/
US
/ˈsæd.ənd/
saddenedadjective
more saddened
Comp.
most saddened
Super.
UK
/ˈsæd.ənd/
US
/ˈsæd.ənd/
Translations
She felt saddened by the news of his departure.
Она была опечалена новостью о его отъезде.
Definitions
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
She felt saddened by the news of her friend's departure.
saddenverb

saddened

Past Simple

saddened
Past Simple
saddened
Past Participle
saddening
Gerund
UK
/ˈsæd.ən/
US
/ˈsæd.ən/
Translations
The news of the accident will sadden everyone.
Новость об аварии опечалит всех.
It would sadden me to see you leave.
Меня огорчило бы видеть, как ты уходишь.
Definitions
To cause someone to feel sorrow or unhappiness.
The news of the accident saddened everyone in the office.
To become sorrowful or unhappy.
He saddened at the thought of leaving his hometown.
To make or become darker, duller, or less cheerful in appearance or atmosphere.
The approaching storm saddened the sky, turning it a brooding shade of gray.
saddenpast participle

saddened

Used adjectivally to describe someone or something affected by sadness
Definitions
Feeling or affected by sadness; distressed or sorrowful.
She looked at the empty playground with a saddened expression.
saddengerund / present participle
Definitions
Causing sadness; depressing.
The documentary painted a saddening picture of poverty.