-ing adjective
Making someone feel unhappy or sad.
The saddening news left everyone silent.
It was saddening to see the old building empty.
Good to know
Saddening describes something that causes sadness. Saddened describes a person who feels sad.
American English
How to pronounce saddening
adjectiveB2
SAAduhnihng
/ˈsæ.ɾə.nɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of sadden
Making someone feel unhappy or sad.
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