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Definition of brokenhearted

brokenhearted

/ˌbroʊkənˈhɑːrtɪd/
bro · ken · heart · ed
Adverb:brokenheartedly
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1

Overwhelmed by grief, sorrow, or bitter disappointment, especially due to the loss of a loved one or the end of a romantic relationship.

Example

"She was left completely brokenhearted after her longtime partner decided to end their engagement."

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• Rhymes for brokenhearted

• Nearby Words

broiling
broke
broken
brokenhearted
brokenly
brokenness
broker

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, notably used by William Tyndale in his 1526 translation of the New Testament, formed as a compound of 'broken' and 'heart' with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brokenhearted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brokenhearted
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