
Sadden
External Causes
Use 'sadden' when something outside the person causes unhappiness.
The gloomy weather saddened the tourists.
Emotion Intensity
'Sadden' implies a deep, often lasting feeling of unhappiness.
The loss of the old tree from the storm greatly saddened the community.
Not Always Visible
Someone can be 'saddened' without showing visible signs of sadness.
She was deeply saddened by the news, but she held back her tears.