Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brown-heart

noun

/braʊn hɑrt/

Definition

A term referring to a loss of emotional connection or warmth.

Examples

After years of hard work and disappointment, he felt as if he had developed a brown-heart towards the industry.
Despite her kindness, she occasionally found herself with a brown-heart due to the harsh realities of life.

Meaning

The phrase ‘brown-heart’ is often used to describe someone who has become indifferent, unkind, or emotionally detached, contrasting with a ‘green-heart’ that signifies empathy and compassion.