saddened Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make someone feel unhappy or sorrowful. Example Sentence The impoverishment of the peasants saddened the king. More Example Sentences He felt saddened by the bad news. Synonyms upset; disheartened; sorrowful Antonyms cheerful; happy; joyful Hear It! Say It! Write It! saddened Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: