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

He arrived in London in the midst of what is called "the season," and it seemed to him at first that he might here put himself in the way of being diverted from his heavy-heartedness.

From The American by James, Henry

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

I dared not absent myself, and I could scarcely carry out my part for very heavy-heartedness.

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles

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