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heartbroken

[ˈhɑːrtbrəʊkən]

heartbroken Definition

  • 1overwhelmed by grief or disappointment
  • 2suffering from a broken heart

Using heartbroken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heartbroken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was heartbroken when her dog died.

  • Example

    He felt heartbroken after his girlfriend broke up with him.

  • Example

    The fans were heartbroken when their team lost the championship.

  • Example

    I was heartbroken to hear about your loss.

heartbroken Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heartbroken

Antonyms for heartbroken

Phrases with heartbroken

  • to be very sad and upset because of something that has happened

    Example

    She was heartbroken over the death of her father.

  • feeling extremely sad and disappointed about something

    Example

    He was heartbroken at the news of his friend's death.

  • to cause someone to feel very sad and disappointed

    Example

    The cancellation of the concert left many fans heartbroken.

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Summary: heartbroken in Brief

'Heartbroken' [ˈhɑːrtbrəʊkən] is an adjective used to describe someone who is overwhelmed by grief or disappointment, often due to a significant loss or rejection. It is synonymous with 'devastated' and 'crushed,' and can be used in phrases like 'be heartbroken over something' or 'leave someone heartbroken.'

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