adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a person: sad; melancholy.

   "In the words of St. Benedict to the sadhearted Gaul, she says to man, "Ecce labora et noli contristari!""

Synonyms

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heavylong facedoppressedsadweighted down

Example

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"In the words of St. Benedict to the sadhearted Gaul, she says to man, "Ecce labora et noli contristari!""

Etymology

sad + hearted

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