profound sadness

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a very strong feeling of being unhappy

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  • The news of his death was received with profound sadness.
  • After hearing the news, a profound sadness settled over him.
  • She felt a profound sadness as she watched her childhood home being demolished.
  • The artist's paintings often evoke a sense of profound sadness.
  • A sense of profound sadness filled the room during the memorial service.
  • She expressed her profound sadness at the loss of her beloved pet.
  • He expressed profound sadness over the loss of his long-time friend.
  • His eyes reflected a profound sadness that words could not convey.
  • The poem captures the profound sadness of unrequited love.
  • Despite his outward calm, he felt a profound sadness deep within.
  • The documentary explores the profound sadness experienced by war refugees.
  • The entire community was plunged into profound sadness after the tragedy.
  • Despite her outward success, she often struggled with a profound sadness.
  • A profound sadness overwhelmed her as she revisited her childhood home.
  • The ending of the film left the audience in a state of profound sadness.
  • The play explored themes of love, loss, and profound sadness.
  • There was a profound sadness in his eyes that he couldn't hide.
  • He bore his profound sadness with quiet dignity.
  • The community shared a profound sadness following the natural disaster.
  • The old man's story filled us with a profound sadness for his past.