Brokenhearted: meaning, definitions and examples

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brokenhearted

[ ˈbrəʊkənˈhɑːrtɪd ]

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feeling

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

Synonyms

bereaved, grief-stricken, heartbroken, sorrowful

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

Word origin

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.