saddened
3 antonyms for saddened — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Made unhappy by something that has happened, especially bad news.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Made unhappy by something that has happened, especially bad news.
“We were deeply saddened to hear of his death.”
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How to use saddened
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deeply saddened
saddened to hear
saddened by the news
Somewhat formal; the standard register of condolences and official statements.
Etymology
From sadden, formed from sad plus the verb-making suffix -en; sad comes from Old English saed "sated, weary".
Full origin of saddened →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between saddened and sad?
Sad describes a state, whatever its cause. Saddened points to a cause: something happened and it made you sad. That is why announcements say "we were saddened to learn" rather than "we were sad to learn".
Is "deeply saddened" too formal for a condolence message?
It is formal, and it is the standard wording for public statements and company announcements. In a private message to a close friend, plainer wording such as "I'm so sorry" usually reads as warmer and more genuine.
