heavy-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of heavy-hearted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, the Ogun and Lagos states said in a joint statement, describing him as "heavy hearted" over the loss of his friends.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
“I feel heavy hearted and cannot contain my sadness as a president responsible for the people’s lives and safety.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2022
Ms Payne's brother Nigel said his family were "devastated and heavy hearted" by the verdict having lived through 24 years of daily anguish of not knowing what happened to his sister.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2015
Rachel is the eldest, and the most obstinately American, "heavy hearted in my soul for the flush commodes" she has left behind.
From The Guardian • May 3, 2013
Weary, footsore, and heavy hearted, Erik returned home.
From Boyhood in Norway by Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth
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