sadness

Definition

The state or emotion of being sad.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "But sorrow that is couch'd in seeming gladness Is like that mirth fate turns to sudden sadness."
• "I mean not then under the name of Sadneſs to defend effeminate Bewailings and Lamentations; let them that ſubject themſelves to this weakeſt Impatience, be alſo ſubject to the Lycian Law, that bound theſe kind of Lamenters to be array'd like Women: […]"
• "The survey found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behavior among all teens. More than 40% of high school students said that feelings of sadness or hopelessness prevented them from engaging in their regular activities for at least two weeks of the year."