Definitions

heavy-hearted

[hev-ee-hahr-tid] / ˈhɛv iˈhɑr tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

depressed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depressed doleful melancholic melancholy sad sorrowful unhappy

WEAK

blue bummed out cast-down crestfallen dejected desolate despondent destroyed disconsolate dispirited down down and out down in the dumps down in the mouth downcast downhearted dragged dull dysphoric feh gloomy not happy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful lighthearted

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 center of attention, Nathaniel Woods, assured his heavy-hearted father that everything would be all right.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2021

The days after Salvador’s departure passed slowly for the heavy-hearted Lupita.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

heavy-hearted

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