What does heartsick mean?
Heartsick means Very despondent or sorrowful; heartsore..
Heartsick
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Very despondent or sorrowful; heartsore..
Example Sentences
I stood close to heartsick mourners and worried that I would not sustain the enormousness of their spiritual weight.
Synonyms for heartsick
Antonyms for heartsick
Related Words
Word Forms
- more heartsick
- most heartsick
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for heartsick?
Common synonyms include miserable, unhappy, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
What is the opposite of heartsick?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use heartsick in a sentence?
I stood close to heartsick mourners and worried that I would not sustain the enormousness of their spiritual weight.
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