Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heartbroken
adjective
/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊ.kən/
Definition
Overcome by intense grief or sorrow, usually due to the end of a romantic relationship.
Examples
- After their breakup, she felt heartbroken and struggled to move on.
- The heartbroken musician wrote a song about his lost love.
- He was heartbroken when he learned that his friend had moved away.
Meaning
The state of feeling profound emotional pain or distress, particularly when associated with love lost or betrayal.
Synonyms
- dejected
- broken-hearted
- distressed
- despondent
- grief-stricken
