heavy-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of heavy-hearted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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From feeling heavy-hearted to having butterflies in your stomach, it seems inherent to the human condition that we feel emotions in our bodies, not just in our brains.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
But you’ll feel heavy-hearted when faith falters, insensitivities are alleged and one vigorous early supporter senses defeat and ultimately votes against forming the union.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
Posting on social media, the 31-year-old said he was "very heavy-hearted and apologetic" to bring his fans "disappointing news".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
The Country Music Hall of Famer’s heavy-hearted slow songs, like the accordion-laced “Evangeline,” were as expansive as the sun-baked landscape’s views, winding like the Columbia River behind her.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2019
Yet the very thought made her blush scarlet, for how many heavy-hearted hours had Penelope spent longing for just such a reunion?
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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