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
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
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
And if it happens, as it does once in a great while, that some one is missing in the morning, there is no sorrowing for him, or heavy-heartedness.
From The Primrose Ring by Sawyer, Ruth
Nothing makes moroseness and heavy-heartedness in a house so fast as idleness.
From The Optimist's Good Morning by Perin, Florence Hobart
