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Definition of heartbrokenness

heartbrokenness

/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊ.kən.nəs/
heart · bro · ken · ness
Adverb:heartbrokenly
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Adjective:heartbroken
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being overcome by overwhelming grief, sorrow, or emotional anguish.

Example

"Her letters from that difficult winter were filled with a quiet, lingering heartbrokenness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically valid, 'heartbrokenness' is relatively uncommon in everyday English because speakers typically prefer the more concise noun 'heartbreak' to express the same state.

• Nearby Words

heartbreakingly
heartbroken
heartbrokenly
heartbrokenness
heartburn
hearted
hearten

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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