Heavyhearted: meaning, definitions and examples
😔
heavyhearted
[ ˈhɛviˈhɑrtɪd ]
emotional state
Heavyhearted describes a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow. It often implies a burdened heart, indicating that someone is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. This term can be used to express a heavy feeling due to grief, disappointment, or remorse.
Synonyms
dejected, downcast, melancholy, sorrowful.
Examples of usage
- After hearing the news, she felt heavyhearted.
- His heavyhearted gaze suggested he was struggling with something.
- I left the meeting feeling heavyhearted about the outcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "heavyhearted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coração pesado
🇮🇳 भारी दिल
🇩🇪 schwerherzig
🇮🇩 berat hati
🇺🇦 важке серце
🇵🇱 ciężkie serce
🇯🇵 重い心
🇫🇷 cœur lourd
🇪🇸 corazón pesado
🇹🇷 ağır kalp
🇰🇷 무거운 마음
🇸🇦 قلب ثقيل
🇨🇿 těžké srdce
🇸🇰 ťažké srdce
🇨🇳 沉重的心
🇸🇮 težko srce
🇮🇸 þungt hjarta
🇰🇿 ауыр жүрек
🇬🇪 მძიმე გულით
🇦🇿 ağır ürək
🇲🇽 corazón pesado
Etymology
The term 'heavyhearted' is a compound word formed from 'heavy' and 'hearted'. The word 'heavy' comes from Old English 'heafod', meaning 'weighty' or 'burdensome'. In contrast, 'heart' has its roots in the Old English 'heorte', which refers to the organ as well as metaphorically representing emotions and feelings. The combination reflects the emotional weight one feels when they are sad or burdened. The concept of being heavyhearted is often found in literature and poetry, where it is used to convey deep emotional experiences, especially in times of loss or personal struggle. The use of 'heavyhearted' has persisted in the English language, capturing a universally understood sentiment of grief and sorrow.