widespreadsadness
nounUK /ˈwaɪd.spredˌsæd.nəs/
US /ˈwaɪd.sprɛdˌsæd.nəs/
A feeling of sadness that many people share at the same time.
After the old school closed, a widespreadsadness settled over the whole town.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mood of sadness that spreads through a large group or area.
The rainy week brought a widespreadsadness to the summer camp.
3. A general feeling of unhappiness in a community after bad news.
There was widespreadsadness when the team lost the final match.
4. Sadness felt by many people about the same event or loss.
The whole country felt widespreadsadness after the famous singer died.