Heaviness of heart

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The feeling of being very sad or worried.

She felt a heaviness of heart knowing she would never see him again.
Visual representation of "heaviness of heart" - The feeling of being very sad or worried.

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  • feel a heaviness of heart
  • experience a heaviness of heart
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Emotional Weight

Understanding 'heaviness of heart' conveys deep emotional burden, more than simple sadness.

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After the funeral, his heaviness of heart was apparent to all.
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Metaphorical Usage

'Heaviness of heart' is a metaphor describing sadness as a physical burden in the chest.

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The tragic news brought a heaviness of heart she couldn't articulate.
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Expressive Depth

Use it to express profound sadness, such as grief, not for everyday disappointments.

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He carried a heaviness of heart long after the incident.
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