sadness
/ˈsædnəs/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #1881 in the learning path
悲伤；难过
Definitions
n. The feeling of being unhappy, especially after loss or disappointment.
悲伤；难过
Example
She felt a deep sadness when her friend moved away.
朋友搬走时，她感到深深的难过。
Regular social contact can help reduce feelings of sadness among older people who live alone.
经常与人交往有助于减轻独居老年人的悲伤情绪。
Collocations
- deep sadness
- a sense of sadness
- overcome with sadness
Word family
- sad (adj.)
- sadly (adv.)
- sadden (v.)
Synonyms
- sorrow
- unhappiness
Antonyms
- happiness
- joy
Usage tip
通常作不可数名词；a sense of sadness指一种悲伤感。
FAQ
- What does sadness mean?
- The feeling of being unhappy, especially after loss or disappointment.
- How is sadness pronounced?
- UK /ˈsædnəs/, US /ˈsædnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
