heavy-heartedness
- a word derived from heavy-hearted.
Example Sentences
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These writers also share a certain heavy-heartedness, in addition to gray Eastern European settings.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2020
I am low and depressed to-night; I scarcely know why: indeed, I have less reason than usual for heavy-heartedness.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
I dared not absent myself, and I could scarcely carry out my part for very heavy-heartedness.
From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles
He arrived in London in the midst of what is called "the season," and it seemed to him at first that he might here put himself in the way of being diverted from his heavy-heartedness.
From The American by James, Henry
Even this was a relief from the heavy-heartedness that oppressed her at other times, and she felt a comparative comfort in sitting half-asleep by her child's grave, dreaming confusedly of happier days.
From Brought Home by Stretton, Hesba
