Matching Pairs A blowOnline version A blow by marco rabadan 1 A blow 2 To take something hard 3 To let someone down 4 Upsetting 5 Bitter 6 Devastating 7 To take something to heart Extremely painful or emotionally overwhelming. To struggle emotionally or mentally with a difficult experience. Something that causes distress or emotional disturbance. A feeling of deep sadness or anger, often accompanied by resentment, when disappointed. A sudden setback or misfortune that causes emotional pain or disappointment. To be deeply affected or hurt by something emotionally. To fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them disappointment.