heavy-heartedness

See also: heavyheartedness

English

Etymology

From heavy-hearted +‎ -ness.

Noun

heavy-heartedness (uncountable)

1. sadness, depression, or melancholy.
   • 2003, David M. Delo, Beyond the Tears and Laughter: Insights from a Manic Depressive, →ISBN, page 99:

     After a month or two of heavy-heartedness, I told myself, Time out, David. When your car breaks down, you see a mechanic, when you need money, you go to the bank; so when you can't figure out what's going on in your head, go find a shrink.