heavy-hearted

[ hev-ee-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. sorrowful; melancholy; dejected.

   Synonyms: downcast, depressed

heavy-hearted

adjective

1. sad; melancholy

Other Words From

• heavy-hearted·ly adverb
• heavy-hearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of heavy-hearted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

But you’ll feel heavy-hearted when faith falters, insensitivities are alleged and one vigorous early supporter senses defeat and ultimately votes against forming the union.

From Los Angeles Times

Posting on social media, the 31-year-old said he was "very heavy-hearted and apologetic" to bring his fans "disappointing news".

From BBC

A heavy-hearted but practical conclusion based on the fact that by-elections are expensive if you properly go for it - around £100,000 a piece.

From BBC

But with 1:14 left in the second quarter, one play — and one heavy-hearted Husky — stopped the storm.

From Seattle Times

Describing her writing process in further detail, she said, "I just felt led to write the song. I've got one more song I have to add to the 'Rockstar' album and my heart was just heavy with all the stuff, that I'm sure we're all heavy-hearted about these days. And I was just trying to throw a little light and try to make us think a little about what we're doing and seeing, if we might step up and try to make a change."

From Salon

Related Words

• depressed
• doleful
• melancholic
• melancholy
• sad
• sorrowful
• unhappy