Heartbroken
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adjective
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verb
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(As an adjective)
Heartbroken ( adjective )
Feeling deeply sad or disappointed, typically as a result of the end of a romantic relationship or the failure to achieve something desired.
Origin:
From the phrase "heart break" meaning a deep emotional pain caused by disappointment or loss.
Examples:
- She was heartbroken after he broke up with her.
- He was heartbroken after losing the game.
- She was heartbroken after not getting the job.
- He was heartbroken when she said she didn't love him anymore.
- The family was heartbroken after losing a loved one.
(As a verb)
Heartbroken ( verb )
Feeling deeply sad or disappointed, typically as a result of the end of a romantic relationship or the failure to achieve something desired.
Origin:
From the phrase "heart break" meaning a deep emotional pain caused by disappointment or loss.
Examples:
- She was heartbroken after he broke up with her.
- He was heartbroken after losing the game.
- She was heartbroken after not getting the job.
- He was heartbroken when she said she didn't love him anymore.
- The family was heartbroken after losing a loved one.