heartsore
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heartsore
1175–1225; Middle English. See heart, sore; compare Old English heortsārnes grief
Example Sentences
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I was so thrilled, and, of course, heartsore, but joy overwhelmed the sadness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
She’s a creamy-toned, jazz-tinged singer and a heartsore but resilient lyricist, grounded in classic verse-chorus-bridge songwriting.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
Even the queen actually ends up as the heartsore queen consort, married to the mad George III, who is indisposed for the series.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2021
In most versions of the ballet at least one of the heartsore lovers dies.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2017
“She won’t miss us. She’s too heartsore over a gift from a fairy.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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