Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brokenhearted
adjective
/ˌbroʊ.kənˈhɑːr.tɪd/
Definition
Experiencing intense sorrow or distress due to a loss or disappointment, typically related to love.
Examples
- After the breakup, she felt utterly brokenhearted and alone.
- The song captured the essence of a brokenhearted lover yearning for their partner.
- He was brokenhearted when his childhood pet passed away.
Meaning
Being brokenhearted refers to the emotional pain and sadness one feels after a relationship ends or after a significant loss.
Synonyms
- heartbroken
- sorrowful
- grief-stricken
- despondent
- dejected
