sadness over

Frequency: 6.15.2 per million words

Expresses sadness concerning a situation or loss.

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Examples (10)

  • The entire nation expressed profound sadness over the tragic accident.
  • She felt a deep sadness over the death of her grandfather.
  • There was an air of sadness over the family reunion, knowing it would be their last.
  • He couldn't shake off the sadness over his failed business venture.
  • A quiet sadness settled over the village after the announcement of the school's closure.
  • The documentary conveyed the sadness over the plight of refugees.
  • Despite her success, a lingering sadness remained over her unfulfilled dream.
  • Their collective sadness over the war's casualties was evident.
  • I felt a pang of sadness over leaving my childhood home behind.
  • The poet often wrote about the sadness over lost love and fleeting youth.