as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
could not begin to describe the heartsickness he felt when he sold the family farm
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Noun
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Over time, the nearly circular 75-mile-wide (120 kilometers) depression has been eroded by water and ice, enlarging it to nearly twice its initial size.—
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, at the party, Marcus’ drinking is out of control; his depression is getting worse.—
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This tale of the power of community spirit in difficult times, interwoven with a fine strand of melancholy, is as disarming and subtly engaging as the director’s unshakeable faith in human decency.—
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The production gives it a lush feel, but it’s haunted by a certain melancholy.—
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Long time residents throughout the Bay Area and beyond will recall the shock and sorrow of Nov. 27, 1978, when White walked into City Hall and shot Milk and Moscone.—
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In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.—
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Our expectations are different, and then the grief can be a lot more, and the anger can be a lot more.—
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the series is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.—
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“Heartsickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartsickness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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