BROKEN-HEARTED Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

brokenhearted

adjective

ˈbrō-kən-ˈhär-təd

Definition of brokenhearted

as in heartbroken

feeling unhappiness she was brokenhearted when the relationship ended

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Recent Examples of brokenhearted Hally’s vindictive turn is a betrayal, not just of their bond, but of the dream of a more equitable South Africa that could tolerate a Black man being a mentor to a spoiled, brokenhearted white kid. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Baby, a brokenhearted cat who arrived at the Kerrville Pets Alive shelter not too long ago, left a stable home for a noisy kennel environment after losing the most important person in his life. — Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Oct. 2025 In the Netflix dramedy Too Much, a brokenhearted American, Jess, makes the move across the pond, inspired in part by daydreams of stately castles, rolling green hills and dashing gentlemen professing their ardent admiration. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025 What can be dizzying about the collection is the way traditional themes of Yiddish song and Hebrew liturgy — lyrics of resilience in the face of persecution, prayers of consolation for the brokenhearted, Lamentations read on Tisha B’Av — are recast with the Palestinians as their protagonists. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brokenhearted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brokenhearted

Adjective

Was, still heartbroken about the loss of his friend and bandmate, recalled their first time on tour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Prince Harry was heartbroken after arriving at Eton College in 1998.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Definition of heartbroken

Adjective

The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Definition of depressed

Adjective

Now, Star is reporting that Blake Lively is trying not to be bitter about not being invited, but the snub has left her very sad.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
No living sister or Mother to administer relief in that hour the most sad in the history of humanity.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of sad

Adjective

Last year, researchers at Harvard University and Baylor University discovered that, on average, young adults aged between 18 to 29 are deeply unhappy.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Licensed cannabis operators in states that have legalized marijuana tend to support the ban—they’re unhappy that hemp intoxicants face far less regulation and taxation than their products.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of unhappy

Adjective

Remarkably, La Roja have failed to win a knockout round match in their last three World Cups, but expect Lamine Yamal and company to end that miserable run today.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026
But the American job market has chugged along, continuing to rebound from a miserable 2025.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of miserable

Adjective

This is Ian coming into contact with me through the cosmos and saying, ‘Look, sorry for taking your name.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

Definition of sorry

Adjective

Black children experience higher rates of lactose intolerance, which meant many of my kids went the entire school day without clean, safe drinking water and instead milk that gave them an upset stomach.

— Joe Holberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Many party insiders thought Larson would cruise to victory at the party’s nominating convention, but Bronin pulled a stunning upset that sent shock waves through the Connecticut political establishment.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Definition of upset

Adjective

Despite concerns that California’s costs and regulations are bad for business, the state has attracted an unprecedented pile of capital this year, and no other state is even close.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The Giants are now 39-54 this season, two games up on Colorado (38-57) for the worst record in the NL and second-worst in MLB.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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