adj

brokenhearted

Brokenhearted (adj) means Overwhelmed with sadness, especially from losing someone loved or from the end of a relationship. Example: “She was brokenhearted when her fiancé called off the wedding.”

adj

Overwhelmed with sadness, especially from losing someone loved or from the end of a relationship.

"She was brokenhearted when her fiancé called off the wedding."

"He's been brokenhearted ever since his dog passed away."

How to use brokenhearted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDeeply sad and hurt, especially after a breakup or loss.

Common pairings

brokenhearted lover feel brokenhearted left brokenhearted

Word forms

more brokenhearted comparative, most brokenhearted superlative

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "broken" and "hearted," describing a heart figuratively shattered by grief.

Rhymes for brokenhearted

parted hearted charted departed thwarted uncharted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brokenhearted” mean?

The word “brokenhearted” means overwhelmed with sadness, especially from losing someone loved or from the end of a relationship. In plain terms, deeply sad and hurt, especially after a breakup or loss.

How do you use “brokenhearted” in a sentence?

Here is “brokenhearted” used in a sentence: “She was brokenhearted when her fiancé called off the wedding.”

What part of speech is “brokenhearted”?

“Brokenhearted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of brokenhearted?

"brokenhearted" (adj) means overwhelmed with sadness, especially from losing someone loved or from the end of a relationship.