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brokenhearted

[ ˈbrəʊkənˈhɑːrtɪd ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

feeling

Feeling great sadness or grief, especially as the result of a failed romantic relationship.

Synonyms

bereaved, grief-stricken, heartbroken, sorrowful.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
brokenhearted	Used to describe someone who feels deep sadness due to a personal loss or disappointment, often related to romantic relationships. She was brokenhearted after the sudden end of her long-term relationship.
grief-stricken	Used to describe someone who is profoundly affected by grief, often due to the death of a loved one. This term emphasizes the deep impact of the loss. He was grief-stricken when he heard the news of his best friend's passing.
sorrowful	Used more generally to describe someone who feels or expresses deep sadness or sorrow. It is often used in literature or formal speech. He had a sorrowful expression on his face after hearing about the tragic accident.
heartbroken	Similar to 'brokenhearted', this term describes someone who is extremely sad or disappointed, often because of a romantic situation. She was heartbroken when he moved to another country.
bereaved	Typically used to describe someone who has lost a loved one through death. This term is often used in formal or sensitive contexts. The bereaved family members gathered to remember their beloved grandmother.

Examples of usage

She was brokenhearted when he told her it was over.
His brokenhearted cries echoed through the empty house.
I could see the brokenhearted look in her eyes.
The movie always makes me feel brokenhearted.
Despite being brokenhearted, she tried to stay strong.

Translations

Translations of the word "brokenhearted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de coração partido

🇮🇳 टूटे दिल वाला

🇩🇪 gebrochenes Herz

🇮🇩 patah hati

🇺🇦 з розбитим серцем

🇵🇱 ze złamanym sercem

🇯🇵 失恋した

🇫🇷 au cœur brisé

🇪🇸 con el corazón roto

🇹🇷 kalbi kırık

🇰🇷 상심한

🇸🇦 مكسور القلب

🇨🇿 se zlomeným srdcem

🇸🇰 so zlomeným srdcom

🇨🇳 心碎的

🇸🇮 zlomljenega srca

🇮🇸 með brotið hjarta

🇰🇿 жүрегі жараланған

🇬🇪 გატეხილი გულით

🇦🇿 qırıq ürək

🇲🇽 con el corazón roto

Etymology

The term 'brokenhearted' dates back to the late 16th century, combining 'broken' and 'hearted' to describe the emotional pain associated with heartbreak. Throughout history, poets, songwriters, and artists have explored the theme of being brokenhearted in various forms of expression, highlighting the universal experience of heartache.