HEARTBREAK Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

heartbreak

noun

ˈhärt-ˌbrāk

as in sorrow

deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death

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Recent Examples of heartbreak Here's how to deal with the pain and heartbreak that comes with it. —

Jonathan Carone, Parents, 28 May 2026 For nearly two decades, Lorna Smith lived somewhere between hope and heartbreak. —

Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Her first two records, ‘Debut’ and ‘Post,’ were basically the soundtrack of my first love and my first heartbreak. —

Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 May 2026 Recent history would suggest more heartbreak has been cleared for landing for Georgia’s and Georgia Tech’s baseball teams. —

Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartbreak

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Noun

Amidst the sorrow of the past eight years, Ronnie and Lydia vowed to never stop searching for their granddaughter.

— James C Ramos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Officials have shared their sorrow and paid tribute to the victims of the accident.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026