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heavy-hearted

[hev-ee-hahr-tid] / ˈhɛv iˈhɑr tɪd /


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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

A heavy-hearted but practical conclusion based on the fact that by-elections are expensive if you properly go for it - around £100,000 a piece.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2024

But with 1:14 left in the second quarter, one play — and one heavy-hearted Husky — stopped the storm.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023

Although I am heavy-hearted, my spirits are rising.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George


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