heartbroken
adjective/ˈhɑrtˌbroʊkən/
Frequency rank: #8,485 most common English word
Meaning
feeling intense grief or sadness, especially after a loss or disappointment.
Example sentence
She felt completely heartbroken when her best friend moved to another country.
Synonyms & related words
- devastated
- crushed
- grief-stricken
- despondent
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