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sadness

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈsædnəs// UK //sˈædnəs// sad·ness

n. the unhappy feeling you have when something bad happens or when you lose something you love.

n. an emotional state of unhappiness, grief, or sorrow. Often used to describe a temporary mood or a more lasting state of mind.


SIMPLE

She felt a deep sadness when her best friend moved away.

CONTEXTUAL

The movie captures the quiet sadness of growing up and leaving home for the first time.

COMPLEX

The poet explores the intersection of beauty and sadness, suggesting that one cannot truly appreciate joy without understanding the weight of loss.

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Origin

From Middle English sadnesse, equivalent to sad + -ness.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general emotion; countable when referring to specific instances or types of the feeling.

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