Heartache

usgb/ˈhɑːrteɪk/
noun

A feeling of great sadness or emotional pain.

His heartache was evident when he spoke about his lost love.
Visual representation of "heartache" - A feeling of great sadness or emotional pain

Often appears as...

  • heartache and pain
  • cause heartache
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Emotional Intensity

Heartache expresses deep emotional pain, often from relationships or significant personal loss.

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She felt a profound heartache after her best friend moved away.
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Not Physical

While 'ache' often refers to physical pain, heartache is strictly emotional, not a medical condition.

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Listening to their breakup songs filled him with heartache.
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Metaphorical Heart

The 'heart' in heartache is a symbolic reference to emotions, not the actual organ.

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The news of the tragedy brought heartache to the tight-knit community.
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