heartbroken

adjective
UK: /ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən/
US: /ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/

  1. Extremely sad because of a problem with a relationship or love.

    1. She was heartbroken when her boyfriend left.
    2. He felt completely heartbroken after the end of his long-term relationship, needing time to recover.

  2. Feeling great disappointment or grief.

    1. I am heartbroken about the loss.
    2. The team was left heartbroken by their unexpected defeat in the final match of the championship.

Synonyms

devastated desolate grief-stricken

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heartbroken" in English means: Extremely sad because of a problem with a relationship or love., Feeling great disappointment or grief..

The phonetic transcription of "heartbroken" is /ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heartbroken": devastated, desolate, grief-stricken.

Example usage of "heartbroken": "She was heartbroken when her boyfriend left.". More examples on the page.