heartsore

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌsȯr How to pronounce heartsore (audio)
Definition of heartsorenext
as in sad
feeling unhappiness a grandmother feeling heartsore and despondent when all her relatives left en masse after the holidays

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartsore
  1. sad
  2. heartbroken
  3. depressed
  4. unhappy
  5. miserable
  6. melancholy
  7. sorry
Adjective
  • You guys are so stunning 😍😍 So sad to not be there but cannot wait to celebrate the beautiful newlyweds!
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the sad, as when Earle cries about her breakup or reveals that her mother was diagnosed with cancer while Alix was competing on Dancing With the Stars.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sad
Adjective
  • The beloved bald eagle and her partner, Shadow, had fans across the world captivated through Friends of Big Bear Valley's live-stream nest camera, and Jackie's death has left thousands heartbroken.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Lyman Dawkins, mayor of Gaffney, said he was heartbroken over news of the shooting.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of heartbroken
Adjective
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • That may explain why Trump is unhappy with the cost of borrowing.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Let’s see where the line is drawn, but someone will be unhappy.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Adjective
  • That two-run swing merely offset the shortstop’s second consecutive game with an error, however, in what’s been a miserable defensive season.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These findings align with consumer confidence data from the Conference Board, which found earlier this month that baby boomers and Gen Xers are far more miserable about the economy than younger generations.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of miserable
Adjective
  • Blending dry Finnish humour with melancholy and unexpected warmth, ATLANTIS PASILA turns its distinctly local setting into an intimate portrait of a generation searching for connection.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • Luwi felt sorry that Ivan hadn’t learned to speak English better.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The 'better safe than sorry' mindset, while useful for physical threats, severely restricts career growth, fostering inaction and fear of failure.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorry
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“Heartsore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartsore. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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