B1nounemotions
US/ˈsæd.nəs/
UK/ˈsæd.nəs/
the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something bad has happened
In context
She felt a deep sadness when she left her hometown.
There was sadness in his voice as he said goodbye.
The news of her death filled the whole village with sadness.
Words that go with sadness
adjective + noun
- deep sadnessHe spoke with deep sadness about the loss.
verb + noun
- feel sadnessMany people feel sadness in winter.
adjective + preposition
- overwhelmed by sadnessShe was overwhelmed by sadness at the funeral.
- tinged with sadnessThe song is tinged with sadness.
noun + preposition
- sadness atThere was great sadness at the news.
- a wave of sadnessA wave of sadness came over him.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel sadness today.Correct: I feel sad today.