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heartbroken

adjective

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

Examples of heartbroken in a Sentence

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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Advertisement Ruby is furious and heartbroken, but the news that Cordelia has died sends her to James’ side. Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Nov. 2025 As a distraught Jeffrey is grabbed by the cops, a horrified and heartbroken Leigh sits unseen in a cop car, mere yards away. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025 Her story runs alongside other characters, including a heartbroken man looking for love and a father searching for his missing son. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 Wanted to commiserate with Bruins fans, who love this historic haunt in its splendid setting, and who would – or will – be heartbroken if their Bruins succeed in breaking their lease that was supposed to last until 2044. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartbroken

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Dec. 2025.

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