heartbreak

[hahrt-breyk]

noun

1. great sorrow, grief, or anguish.

heartbreak

/ ˈhɑːtˌbreɪk /

noun

1. intense and overwhelming grief, esp through disappointment in love

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartbreak¹

First recorded in 1575–85; heart + break

Example Sentences

The key to longevity, many said, is how you manage the rejection, instability and heartbreak that are unavoidable in the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

“You probably never get over it, completely,” Shires says of heartbreak.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's been 11 years of hurt. They've gone from heartbreak to happiness."

From BBC

“When she sings about love, Omara plumbs the depths of heartbreak, and I could not imagine telling her story without seeing her singing these great songs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Parents of Lecka's victims told of their feelings of heartbreak, guilt and distrust in victim impact statements at Kingston Crown Court.

From BBC

Related Words

• agony 
• anguish 
• bitterness 
• despair 
• grief 
• heartache 
• pain 
• remorse 
• sorrow 
• suffering 
• torment 
• woe