heartbreaker
What is another word for heartbreaker? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt.
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How to use heartbreaker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a notorious heartbreaker
a real heartbreaker of a game
Etymology
From "heart" + "breaker" — someone or something that "breaks" hearts, whether romantically or through crushing disappointment.
Full origin of heartbreaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “heartbreaker” mean?
The word “heartbreaker” means someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt. In plain terms, either a person who casually breaks hearts, or an event (like a narrow sporting loss) that leaves people devastated.
How do you pronounce “heartbreaker”?
“Heartbreaker” is pronounced HAHT-bray-kuh (/ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “heartbreaker” in a sentence?
Here is “heartbreaker” used in a sentence: “Everyone warned her that he was a notorious heartbreaker.”
What part of speech is “heartbreaker”?
“Heartbreaker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “heartbreaker” have?
“Heartbreaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt.
