saddening

English

Verb

saddening

1. present participle of sadden

Adjective

saddening (comparative more saddening, superlative most saddening)

1. Causing feelings of sadness.

Synonyms

• depressing
• distressing
• heartbreaking
• somber
• unpleasant
• upsetting

Derived terms

• saddeningly

Noun

saddening (plural saddenings)

1. The darkening of a colour during dyeing.

Anagrams

• desanding