heartbreak

noun/ˈhɑrtˌbreɪk/

Frequency rank: #8,663 most common English word

Meaning

intense emotional pain or grief, especially from the end of a romantic relationship.

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Example sentence

Going through heartbreak after a long relationship can feel overwhelming.

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