"Profound sadness" refers to a deep and intense feeling of unhappiness or sorrow. It describes a strong and overwhelming sense of sadness that is deeply felt. Full definition
I can't think of an occasion where I cried while playing a game out of anger or profound sadness of any kind. (playstationlifestyle.net)
It enables us to feel profound sadness without also getting depressed, experience fear without necessarily becoming anxious, give ourselves to rage without the need to also become violent. (boulderpsych.com)
«This week I've read messages from some immigrants, women, and people of color in evangelical communities with profound sadness, and I've also heard from evangelicals who have celebrated the election results. (christianitytoday.com)