saddened

UK
/ˈsæd.ənd/
US
/ˈsæd.ənd/

Translations

saddenedadjective
more saddened
Comp.
most saddened
Super.
UK
/ˈsæd.ənd/
US
/ˈsæd.ənd/
She felt saddened by the news of his departure.
Она была опечалена новостью о его отъезде.
saddenverb

saddened

Past Simple

saddened
Past Simple
saddened
Past Participle
saddening
Gerund
UK
/ˈsæd.ən/
US
/ˈsæd.ən/
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.
saddenpast participle

saddened

Used adjectivally to describe someone or something affected by sadness

Definitions

saddenedadjective
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
She felt saddened by the news of her friend's departure.
saddenverb
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
Feeling or affected by sadness; distressed or sorrowful.
She looked at the empty playground with a saddened expression.