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He tends to take everything to heart, so when she gave him that critical comment, he felt really hurt.
to be deeply affected or hurt by something
It’s funny how love is blind; he didn’t see her messy apartment, and she didn’t see his terrible cooking skills.
loving someone makes you unable to see their faults
After months of gentle advice, Mark realized that what he needed wasn’t sympathy, but tough love from his friends to get him to stop procrastinating.
love or affectionate concern expressed in a stern manner
She volunteers every weekend at the animal shelter, and her kindness shows that she really has a heart of gold.
a very kind and good nature
I apologize, from the bottom of my heart, for letting you down. I promise I will do everything I can to make it right.
very sincerely
He tends to take everything to heart, so when his boss gave him some feedback, he felt devastated.
to be deeply affected or hurt by something
It wasn’t just a mistake—it was a cold-hearted betrayal that left her questioning their entire friendship.
lacking sympathy or feeling; unkind
He wore his heart on his sleeve during the meeting, openly expressing his disappointment with the decision.
to make your feelings and emotions obvious rather than hiding them
The band’s new album was a labor of love, filled with personal stories and songs that took years to perfect.
doing something with great dedication and passion, often without expecting anything in return
It wasn’t just the flowers; his thoughtful words really swept her off her feet and left her speechless.
to be amazed, overwhelmed, or surprised by an event or happening
She just needed someone to listen, so she decided to pour her heart out to her therapist, knowing she’d be understood.
to openly and honestly express your deepest feelings and emotions to someone
I know you’re nervous, but if your heart is set on becoming a doctor, all the hard work will be worth it in the end.
to want something very much, so that you would be very disappointed if you did not get it
Her soft-hearted nature made her the perfect person to take care of the abandoned puppies she found in the park.
kind and compassionate
After the argument, they decided to have a heart-to-heart about their feelings and clear the air.
an honest, and open discussion between two people where they share their true feelings and thoughts with each other
After years of practice, I can now play that song on the piano by heart without needing the sheet music.
learning something so well that you can recall it from memory
I thought I would never want to be a teacher, but after volunteering at the school, I had a change of heart and started pursuing it as a career.
to change one's mind
