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
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
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
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
