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Definition of sadness

sadness

/ˈsæd.nəs/
sad · ness
Adverb:sadly
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Plural:sadnesses
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Adjective:sad
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• noun

1

The condition or quality of being sad; an emotional state characterized by feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, grief, or low spirits.

Example

"A quiet wave of sadness washed over the room as the family looked through the old photograph albums."

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• Rhymes for sadness

• Nearby Words

sadistic
sadistically
sadly
sadness
sadomasochism
sadomasochist
sadsack

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sædnes', originally meaning 'satiety' or 'weariness' (from 'sæd', meaning 'sated, weary, or heavy'), before shifting in Middle English to denote sorrow and grief.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sadness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sadness
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