heavy-heartedness
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
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
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
George Emerson. heavy-heartedness in a house so fast as idleness.
From The Girl Wanted by Waterman, Nixon
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
