US /ˈsædnəs/
noun Freq #6069

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The feeling of being unhappy.

    She felt a deep sadness when her friend moved away.

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Etymology

From Middle English sadnesse, equivalent to sad + -ness.

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