saddening

Definitions

Causing feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, or regret.

Tending to make someone feel depressed or melancholy.

Examples

It is truly saddening to see so many historic buildings being demolished.

The saddening news of the forest fire spread quickly throughout the small community.

Watching the once-thriving park fall into such disrepair was a saddening experience.

Synonyms

depressing heartbreaking distressing melancholy dismal gloomy sorrowful

Antonyms

cheering uplifting heartening joyful delightful encouraging inspiring