Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saddening
adjective
/ˈsæd.ən.ɪŋ/
Definition
Causing sadness or grief; inducing a feeling of melancholy.
Examples
- The news of the accident was saddening to all who heard it.
- It’s saddening to see the decline of such a beautiful park.
- Her behavior was saddening and baffling to her friends.
Meaning
The act or process of making someone feel sad or unhappy.
Synonyms
- depressing
- distressing
- upsetting
- disheartening
- tragic
