sadness
/ˈsædnəs/ · sad·ness
noun
- A feeling of deep sorrow, grief, or unhappiness. Her sadness was palpable after losing her beloved pet.
- A state of being unhappy or depressed. The sadness that followed the breakup was overwhelming.
noun
- A quality or condition of being sad or sorrowful. The sadness in her eyes was heartbreaking.
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Did you know? The word 'sadness' has been used in literature to describe the emotional state of characters in works such as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.