American English

How to pronounce sadness

nounB1
SAADnuhs

/ˈsæd̚.nəs/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the feeling of being unhappy, often because something bad has happened

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Meanings & examples

noun

the feeling of being unhappy, often because something bad has happened

She felt deep sadness after her dog died.

His sadness about the divorce was clear.

Common phrases & grammar

deep sadness · great sadness · feelings of sadness · sadness about something

deep sadness

sadness about [something]

Related words & forms

Usually say sadness, not a sadness, when you mean the feeling in general.