heartbroken
word
/ˈhɑɹtˌbɹoʊkən/
/hˈɑːtbɹəʊkən/
Definition
Feeling extremely sad and upset, usually because of a loss or disappointment, especially in love.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily describes deep sadness related to romantic breakups or loss. More intense than 'sad' or 'upset'. Common collocations: 'feel heartbroken', 'be left heartbroken'. Not used for mild disappointments.
Spanish: desconsolado - con el corazón rotoPortuguese (BR): de coração partido - arrasadoPortuguese (PT): de coração partido - desfeitoChinese (Simplified): 心碎的Chinese (Traditional): 心碎的Hindi: दिल टूटा हुआArabic: مكسور القلبBengali: মর্মভেদী দুঃখিত - ভীষণ কষ্টে থাকাRussian: безутешный - убитый горемJapanese: 失恋した - 深く傷ついたVietnamese: đau lòng - tan nát cõi lòngKorean: 상심한 - 가슴 아픈Turkish: yıkılmış - kalbi kırıkUrdu: دل شکستہ - غمزدہIndonesian: patah hati - sangat sedih
Example Sentences
Tom is heartbroken because his girlfriend left him.
basic
I was heartbroken when I failed the exam.
basic
She felt heartbroken after her dog died.
basic
You could see she was totally heartbroken, but she tried to smile.
natural
After losing the job, he wandered the city, feeling heartbroken and lost.
natural
I’ve never seen someone so heartbroken—he couldn't even speak.
natural