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The phrase "a bit saddened when" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a mild feeling of sadness in response to a specific event or situation.
Example: "I was a bit saddened when I heard the news about the closure of my favorite café."
Alternatives: "somewhat upset when" or "a little disappointed when".
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They might have entertained, in Season One, the hope that the dragons were a legend or a metaphor, and been a bit saddened when Arya discovered their skulls in the basement.
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