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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDeeply sad and hurt, especially after a breakup or loss.
Common pairings
brokenhearted lover
feel brokenhearted
left brokenhearted
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more brokenhearted
- Superlative
- most brokenhearted
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "broken" and "hearted," describing a heart figuratively shattered by grief.
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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.
