Synonyms for

Heartbroken

Verb / ˈhɑ:ˌrtbrəʊkʌn / Another word for heartbroken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feeling great sadness or disappointment.

Synonyms & similar words

brokenhearted heartsick devastated crushed grief-stricken despondent disconsolate desolate forlorn melancholy miserable sorrowful woeful crestfallen downcast blue dejected disappointed dismayed hurt inconsolable sad

Synonyms by register

Formal

grief-stricken devastated despondent disconsolate

Informal

crushed gutted bummed out down in the dumps

Literary

woebegone crestfallen dolorous

Antonyms

joyful elated ecstatic content pleased cheerful happy

Common collocations

  • deeply heartbroken
  • utterly heartbroken
  • heartbroken over
  • heartbroken by
  • left heartbroken
  • heartbroken and sad
  • heartbroken lover

Word family

noun heartbreak
adjective heartbroken

Usage note

Heartbroken describes extreme emotional pain, typically due to loss or disappointment in love. It is a strong adjective and should be used to convey significant distress.

Example sentences

  1. She was heartbroken when her dog died.
  2. He felt heartbroken when his favorite team lost the championship game.
  3. She was heartbroken when her parents got divorced.
  4. He was heartbroken when he found out his best friend was moving away.
  5. She felt heartbroken when her boyfriend broke up with her.

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