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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heartbreak
For proof, Pidgeon showed off her arm, flaky with the heartbreak of psoriasis.
—
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
The story follows teen lovers Noah and Allie from their first summer romance through years of love, heartbreak and war, told through the eyes of an older couple looking back on their life together.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Jessica Flores, who lives nearby, described the heartbreak behind the grim discovery.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
For every team except one, a group of seniors will finish their careers in heartbreak.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbreak
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
The story follows teen lovers Noah and Allie from their first summer romance through years of love, heartbreak and war, told through the eyes of an older couple looking back on their life together.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Jessica Flores, who lives nearby, described the heartbreak behind the grim discovery.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
For every team except one, a group of seniors will finish their careers in heartbreak.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbreak
Noun
-
Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
-
León said the band's goal at demonstrations is to redirect protesters' anger and sorrow.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Here, in this new context, their large eyes did not seem wide with their usual wonder but swollen with grief and disbelief.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
-
The overwhelming grief of losing a child became even worse when a detective gave her a notebook from Audree’s locker.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Sanders suffered injuries, including a concussion, headaches, possible traumatic brain injury, back and tailbone injuries and extreme mental anguish.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
