heartsore
11 synonyms and 2 antonyms for heartsore, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A deep feeling of sadness or emotional pain.
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Etymology
Formed from heart and sore. Compare Saterland Frisian Haatseer (“heartache”), West Frisian hertsear (“heartache”), Dutch hartzeer (“heartache”), and German Low German Hartsehr (“heartache”).
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