Synonyms

heartsick

American

[hahrt-sik] / ˈhɑrtˌsɪk /

adjective

extremely depressed or unhappy.

Synonyms:

dispirited , despondent , dejected

heartsick British

/ ˈhɑːtˌsɪk /

adjective

deeply dejected or despondent

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Other Word Forms

heartsickening adjective
heartsickness noun

Etymology

Origin of heartsick

First recorded in 1520–30; heart + sick ¹

Example Sentences

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“Country Radio” provides a sense of heartsick nostalgia over a hopeful chorus of stringed instruments.

From Los Angeles Times

Montoya can at least claim to know the score, since he was a Spanish reality TV veteran before romantic distress transformed him into a heartsick Sonic the Hedgehog.

From Salon

Addressing fans through her On the Jlo newsletter, the singer wrote: "I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down."

From BBC

In a message on her website she said she was “heartsick and devastated” about the decision.

From New York Times

“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” the Grammy Award winner said Friday in a message to fans through her OntheJLo newsletter.

From Los Angeles Times

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