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SADNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sadness.

How to pronounce sadness:

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Sadness - as a noun

The state of being sad

Example: "She tired of his perpetual sadness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sorrowsorrowfulness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unhappiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloominesslugubriousness

Example Sentences

"She couldn't hide her sadness when she received the bad news."
"The movie was filled with heart-wrenching sadness."
"There is a deep sadness in his eyes."
"The loss of her pet brought great sadness to her heart."
"The sadness in her voice was evident as she spoke about her struggles."
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Word Game Points

Is SADNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sadness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SADNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SADNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sadness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SADNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SADNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sadness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SADNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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