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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are saddened" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express feelings of sadness or disappointment about a particular situation or event.
Example: "We are saddened by the news of her passing and extend our condolences to her family."
Alternatives: "feel sorrowful" or "are distressed".
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are saddened
verb
To make sad or unhappy
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"We are saddened.
"Today we are saddened.
We are saddened; we are not devastated.
All who knew her are saddened.
We are saddened by her passing and will miss her.
We are saddened & angered by today's terrorist attack @ #Garissa Univ.
We are saddened by Mark's death after his courageous battle.
We are saddened by the passing of our dear brother.
"We are saddened that it was lost by one point".
We are saddened by the passing of Abe Ginsburg.
We are saddened to have lost our Uncle Ronny.
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