heartsick

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Feeling great sorrow or disappointment, especially over the loss of someone or something.

  - "After the breakup, she was heartsick for weeks."
  - "The loss of his pet left him heartsick."
  - "The news of his father's death left him heartsick."

• adjective

  2. (Medical) Suffering from heart disease.

  - "The patient was heartsick and required emergency surgery."
  - "The doctor diagnosed him as heartsick and advised immediate treatment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heartsick
sick , stick , brick , lick

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Variants

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heartsick , heartsickness , heartsicknesses

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Etymology

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Middle English: from heart + sick

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heartsick' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, a heartsick person might wear a black ribbon or band as a symbol of their grief.

3. Heartsickness is not a clinical term and is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: Grief is a natural response to loss and can be described as a deep sadness or feeling of sorrow. Heartsickness and grief are closely related as they both describe intense emotional responses to loss.

2. Depression: Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy. Heartsickness and depression can be related as both describe emotional states, but heartsickness is typically a short-term response to a specific loss.

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Culture

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Heartsick is a term often used to describe deep sorrow or disappointment, especially following a loss or breakup. It has been used extensively in literature and poetry to convey intense emotions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo says, 'My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.' This quote highlights the depth of Romeo's love for Juliet, which can be described as heartsick.

How to Memorize "heartsick"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize heartsick, imagine a heavy weight in the center of your chest, symbolizing the intense emotional pain and sadness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heartsick' with feelings of deep sadness and disappointment following a loss.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'heartsick', use the mnemonic: 'Heart' + 'Sick' = 'Sad' + 'Deep' = 'Heartsick'.

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