heavy-hearted

[ hev-ee-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. sorrowful; melancholy; dejected.

   Synonyms: downcast, depressed

heavy-hearted

adjective

1. sad; melancholy

Other Words From

• heavy-hearted·ly adverb
• heavy-hearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of heavy-hearted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

I felt a little bit heavy-hearted about the gang, but not much, for I reckoned if they could stand it I could.

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He vouchsafed no explanation, and Clem, though heavy-hearted with anxiety, asked no questions and attempted no dissuasion.

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In the gathering dusk the heavy-hearted boy rode along the banks of the creek, anxiously looking out for some sign of settlers.

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Walking heavy-hearted through the alley at Nora's heels, one last saving possibility occurred to Garth.

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Little wonder that we returned after two years of terrible privation, empty-handed and heavy-hearted.

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Related Words

• depressed
• doleful
• melancholic
• melancholy
• sad
• sorrowful
• unhappy