heartache

Senso (Inglese)

Emotional distress or pain, often caused by a loved one or their absence.

Frequenza

C2
Pronunciato come (IPA)
/ˈhɑːteɪk/
Etimologia (Inglese)

In summary

From Middle English heorteece, heorte-ece, from Old English heorteċe, equivalent to heart + ache. Blends both literal and figurative aspects, as emotional distress sometimes includes a physical element of chest discomfort. Compare heartbreak § Etymology, where the literal aspect is lesser, though it still has a physiological basis.

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