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Definition of heartbroken

heartbroken

/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/
heart · bro · ken
Adverb:heartbrokenly
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1

Overwhelmed by intense grief, sorrow, or bitter disappointment, especially following a personal loss or romantic rejection.

Example

"She was completely heartbroken when she learned that her childhood home had been destroyed in the storm."

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• Nearby Words

heartbreaker
heartbreaking
heartbreakingly
heartbroken
heartbrokenly
heartbrokenness
heartburn

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'heart' (from Old English 'heorte') and 'broken', the past participle of 'break' (from Old English 'brecan'), reflecting the ancient metaphor of intense grief physically shattering the seat of emotion.

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