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.
She felt a deep sadness when her best friend moved away.
The movie captures the quiet sadness of growing up and leaving home for the first time.
The poet explores the intersection of beauty and sadness, suggesting that one cannot truly appreciate joy without understanding the weight of loss.
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.