heartbroken

adjective

heart·​bro·​ken ˈhärt-ˌbrō-kən How to pronounce heartbroken (audio)
Synonyms of heartbrokennext
: overcome by sorrow

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not as heartbroken over missing out on the trip to New York as I thought she would be was utterly heartbroken when his pet dog died
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Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County earlier this month. — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Glen’s family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2026 But standing beneath the mountain’s final technical sections, one woman made a choice that would leave her heartbroken in the moment — and prouder than ever in the weeks that followed. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 The families of these men and women grieving, heartbroken, yet filled with pride. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartbroken

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heartbroken was in 1572

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“Heartbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbroken. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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