Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

one's heart sinks

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.41 in modern English

Syllables: one's -heart sinks
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

To experience great sadness.

Example Sentences

"The door opened and her aunt's maid, Amanda, smiled. "Miss Elizabeth, it's wonderful to see you. Mrs. Watson and your father are waiting for you in her study." Her heart sank. She'd hoped for some time alone with her aunt."

Phrases

sinking heart

Frequently Paired Words

sinking heart

Questions

What does one's heart sinks mean?: To experience great sadness.

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