sick at heart

Adjective

idiomatic not-comparable usually

(idiomatic) Despairing, distressed, or anxious.

Japanese Meaning

絶望や苦悩、不安に満ちた状態 / 心が沈んで落胆している様子 / 苦悩し、心を痛めた状態

She was sick at heart when she heard the news about the layoffs.

彼女は解雇の知らせを聞いて深く心を痛めていた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Despairing, distressed, or anxious.

I became sick at heart. My countenance was painted with the hues of ill health and vexation.

sicker at heart

（ comparative ）

sickest at heart

（ superlative ）