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It's sad to see vs It's so saddening to see

Both options are correct, but they convey different levels of emotion. 'It's sad to see' is an expression used to express disappointment or sorrow when witnessing something. 'It's so saddening to see' intensifies the feeling of sadness and emphasizes a stronger emotional reaction.
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It's sad to see

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disappointment or sorrow when witnessing something.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of sadness or disappointment when observing a situation or event.

Examples:

  • It's sad to see how much litter is on the beach.
  • It's sad to see people suffering due to lack of access to healthcare.
  • It's sad to see the decline of traditional values in society.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... It's sad to see it. Meme. r/mkbhd - It's sad to see it. Upvote 2.4 ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... 15K likes, 193 comments - murdabeatz on September 20, 2024: "It's sad to see good people change".
  • Jul 4, 2020 ... It's sad to see that Modern Warfare has alot of things Breakpoint doesn't have. (Weapon Holster Slings, Full Ghille Suits, Better looking Outfits, Better ...
  • It's sad to see this. Yet humbling. Our lives, our legacy is here for a season. And seasons change. Quite possibly the most underrated drummer of all...
  • Mar 28, 2024 ... It's sad to see this ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote
  • Elementalist is so disappointing, it's sad to see. Scar.1793. By Scar.1793. October 28, 2023 in Elementalist.
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... It's sad to see so much hatred against us because of the false Chaosdivers. Is there any hope for recovery? · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Apr 2, 2018 ... "It's sad to see you leave." "It's sad seeing you leaving." I know the first one has a infinitive, and the second one a gerund. But I'm not ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... It's sad to see Mira, Bob, and Barret go—not only because they are excellent leaders but also because I will miss seeing them day to day.
  • Sep 9, 2023 ... It's sad to see such a great talent leave the airwaves as a host. One of the BEST night shows out there Nights with Alice Cooper Alice ...

Alternatives:

  • It's heartbreaking to see
  • It's distressing to see
  • It's upsetting to see
  • It's disheartening to see
  • It's disappointing to see

It's so saddening to see

This phrase is correct and emphasizes a stronger emotional reaction to what is being observed.

This phrase intensifies the feeling of sadness or disappointment when witnessing something, emphasizing a stronger emotional response.

Examples:

  • It's so saddening to see families struggling to make ends meet.
  • It's so saddening to see the destruction caused by natural disasters.
  • It's so saddening to see the impact of poverty on children.
  • Mar 27, 2024 ... ... it's so saddening to see!! so many of them have SUCH beautiful artwork, FL creator included, and to have this be the consequence? it makes ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... ... It's so saddening to see what has become , no realisation of what they sold out to! #amisraelchai #bringthemhomenow #proudjew".
  • Oct 18, 2023 ... Thank you for doing your best for him it's so saddening to see the sheer amount of mistreated beardies. Upvote 7. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 12, 2015 ... It's so saddening to see this happen. Satoru Iwata has always been my idol since long times and this news is certainly shocking.
  • Mar 24, 2020 ... It's so saddening to see him go, but no one is meant to last forever. May he forever rest in peace. SMARTEST MAN ALIVE ACTUALLY EVACUATE ...
  • ... It's so saddening to see such a magnificent animal reduced to this, zoos owe a duty of care to the animals they hold in captivity and should house them in ...
  • Jun 21, 2023 ... And it's so saddening to see that our call hadn't lasted for how long they used to (12, 15, 18 hours). I get super upset about it whenever ...
  • It's so saddening to see that the people spreading hate and sending threats to LN calling him names are grown ass people old enough to be his grandparents ...

Alternatives:

  • It's absolutely heartbreaking to see
  • It's incredibly distressing to see
  • It's truly upsetting to see
  • It's extremely disheartening to see
  • It's overwhelmingly disappointing to see

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