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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

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

The glorious sunshine dancing and sparkling on the water seemed to mock the gloomy heavy-heartedness that was darkening the hours of our long anticipated holiday.

From The Story of the White-Rock Cove by Anonymous

Light-heartedness or heavy-heartedness comes to the same thing if they know how to use it for each other.

From April Hopes by Howells, William Dean

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