heartbroken

[ hahrt-broh-kuhn ]

adjective

1. crushed with sorrow or grief.

heartbroken

/ ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən /

adjective

1. suffering from intense grief

Derived Forms

• ˈheartˌbrokenly, adverb
• ˈheartˌbrokenness, noun

Other Words From

• heartbroken·ly adverb
• heartbroken·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartbroken¹

First recorded in 1580–90; heart + broken

Example Sentences

“People are heartbroken over the ongoing destruction and massacres happening back home. The Gaza genocide has been going on for over a year now, and the Lebanon war started a couple months ago. It’s fresh, and people are devastated,” she said.

From Slate

"I use it every day when I go to work. I don’t really drive, I either walk or cycle so I was heartbroken."

From BBC

Ms Ryalls said she was "heartbroken" when she got a call to say her bike had been stolen in August.

From BBC

Glynn Purnell, who ran the restaurant, previously said he was "heartbroken" by the closure, but the chef did not respond to repeated requests for comment.

From BBC

“So heartbroken. I love you so much,” added Gwyneth Paltrow.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grief-stricken
• sad