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

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

Nothing makes moroseness and heavy-heartedness in a house so fast as idleness.

From The Optimist's Good Morning by Perin, Florence Hobart

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