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Heartsick

usgb/ˈhɑːrtsɪk/Volume
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Deep Sadness

Use 'heartsick' to express a profound feeling of sadness that is often hard to overcome.

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He felt heartsick when he learned about the tragedy.
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Emotional Upset

'Heartsick' implies a level of emotional pain that affects one's whole state of being, not just the mind.

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After the breakup, she was heartsick for weeks.
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Not Physical

'Heartsick' does not refer to a physical illness, but rather an emotional condition.

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Despite being in good health, he was heartsick over his lost love.
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