heartbreak
noun
great sorrow, grief, or anguish.
heartbreaks
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pluralof heartbreak.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“As Americans, we deserve national parks that tell stories of our country’s triumphs and heartbreaks alike. We can handle the truth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
McIlroy had not won a major for 11 years after his fourth major win in 2014 at age 25, experiencing many heartbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
When asked if he felt it was "unfair" that the teams had to play in Cardiff just five days after their respective play-off heartbreaks, O'Neill said "we knew the situation coming into it".
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
Some described his voice as "the sound of our heartbreaks and celebrations", while others called it "a presence in every corner of our lives".
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
And between the good and the bad there were others, moments colored not so much by fear or danger but by tiny heartbreaks, thimblefuls of betrayal.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
