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heartbreak Synonyms

Another word for heartbreak

Choosing another word for heartbreak depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Overwhelming emotional distress, sorrow, or grief, especially that caused by romantic rejection, loss, or bitter disappointment.

Usage Example

"She wrote several poignant songs to process her heartache after the sudden end of her marriage."

Strongest
heartache
grief
sorrow
Strong
anguish
woe
despair
misery
agony
distress

• noun (Context 2)

An event, experience, or disappointment that causes intense sorrow or emotional pain.

Usage Example

"Losing the championship in the final seconds was the biggest tragedy of the coach's career."

Strong
tragedy
blow
disappointment
devastation
misfortune
Weak
setback

Opposites of heartbreak

The opposite of heartbreak shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joy
elation
happiness
bliss
blessing
ecstasy
triumph
euphoria
See all opposites of heartbreak

• Nearby Words

heart
heartache
heartbeat
heartbreak
heartbreaker
heartbreaking
heartbreakingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heartbreak. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heartbreak
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