Of all the ecosystem collapses, it is the dying oceans that sadden me the most.
From the guardian.co.uk
Instead this show features work that shocks, delights and may sadden viewers.
From the economist.com
Does it sadden him to see fine acts not getting the recognition they deserve?
From the telegraph.co.uk
As a new parent, this sort of news used to sadden me, now it saddens and terrifies.
From the forbes.com
Colson's troubles are not likely to sadden his former White House colleagues.
From the newsfeed.time.com
Somehow my 1998 self managed to simultaneously bless, sadden and appall my 2011 self.
From the kentucky.com
No matter what happens to Harry, the series'end will sadden fans raised on the movies.
From the sacbee.com
This allows us to enjoy fictional events that would shock and sadden us in real life.
From the theatlantic.com
You can't let the past and the losses get you down, but they do sadden you.
From the toledoblade.com
More examples
Make unhappy; "The news of her death saddened me"
Come to feel sad
Sadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, and helplessness. When sad, people often become quiet, less energetic, and withdrawn.
To make sad or unhappy; To become sad or unhappy
To forge an ingot lightly in the initial forging operation in order to break up and refine coarse, as-cast structure at the surface.
To add ingredients to the dye bath which mute or darken the color.