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sadness

1 of 1noun
/ˈsædnəs/
1

the feeling of being sad and not happy

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  • She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing.
  • The movie's ending left me with a profound sense of sadness.
  • The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family.
  • Despite her efforts to mask it, her voice betrayed the underlying sadness she felt.
  • His sudden departure left a lingering sadness in the hearts of his friends and family.
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2

the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness

3

the state of being sad