brokeback

American  

[brohk-bak] / ˈbroʊk bæk /

adjective

1. having or relating to a back or spine that is twisted, broken, or damaged.

2. unfit or inadequate in some way.

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Example Sentences

In such films as “Brokeback Mountain,” “Blue Valentine,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “My Week with Marilyn,” she provides an X-ray into the women she’s portraying, exposing the cracks beneath the exquisitely observed facade.

From Los Angeles Times

“Brokeback Mountain” comparisons are inevitable, but will only serve to keep this tender but overly cautious tale in the shadow of that soulful gut-wrencher.

From Los Angeles Times

Over a decade after her queendom crumbled, Deen’s weepy apology now accompanies mundane posts about not getting a job, hangovers, forgetting to pack a hairbrush, and, in my case, watching “Brokeback Mountain” for the first time in 15 years.

From Salon

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of “Brokeback Mountain,” in which Williams co-starred opposite her late partner Heath Ledger.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in 2005, the words “Brokeback Mountain” had an instant connotation, different from person to person.

From Salon