heartbroken

adjective

heart·​bro·​ken ˈhärt-ˌbrō-kən How to pronounce heartbroken (audio)
: overcome by sorrow

Examples of heartbroken in a Sentence

not as heartbroken over missing out on the trip to New York as I thought she would be was utterly heartbroken when his pet dog died
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Since the release of his revered 2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago – a cult-classic isolation record composed by a heartbroken Vernon in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods – the musician has transformed himself time and time again. Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025 His heartbroken wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their son, both U.S. citizens, have sued the government demanding his return. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Power Rangers fans the world over were left heartbroken in November 2022 when one of the franchise’s biggest stars, Jason David Frank, died by suicide at age 49. Kc Baker, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 George is set to play Kate, the heartbroken mother of the ailing girl who is willing to do anything to save her child’s life. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartbroken

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heartbroken was in 1572

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“Heartbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbroken. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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