sadness

English

/ˈsædnəs/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.
  • (countable) An event in one's life that causes sadness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sadnesse affix from English sad.

Origin

English

sad

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