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sadness

Divide sadness into syllables:

sad · ness

How to pronounce sadness:

Synonyms for sadness:

poignancyfeelingdejectiondrearinessdespondencyregretmourningpainsorrowunhappiness
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Antonyms for sadness:

heavenamusementfestivityecstasyjoysuccessexcitementpeacefeelingpeacefulness
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