heartbroken
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- heartbrokenly adverb
- heartbrokenness noun
Etymology
Origin of heartbroken
Example Sentences
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She added: "His family are heartbroken and along with many of his friends, so am I."
From BBC
The statement on the business's Instagram story read: "Our family is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved family member Matthew Upham, who was reported missing on Christmas morning."
From BBC
"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson," said the club statement.
From Barron's
She’s been heartbroken by the theft, he said, and they’re trying to keep her from dwelling on it.
From Los Angeles Times
They are grateful for the help but heartbroken over the loss of the girls, Raikoglo said, writing that “nothing is going to bring those poor children back.”
From Los Angeles Times
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