sadness

== English == === Alternative forms === sadnesse (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English sadnesse, equivalent to sad +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsædnəs/ === Noun === sadness (countable and uncountable, plural sadnesses) (uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad. Synonyms: forlornness, melancholy; see also Thesaurus:sadness (countable) An event in one's life that causes sadness. Synonyms: misfortune, woe; see also Thesaurus:woe ==== Translations ====