Heartbreak

usgb/ˈhɑːrtbreɪk/
noun

A strong feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress, often due to a serious disappointment or loss, especially in a romantic relationship.

His heartbreak was evident after his long-term girlfriend broke up with him.
Visual representation of "heartbreak" - A strong feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress, often due to a serious disappointment or loss, especially in a romantic relationship.

Often appears as...

  • suffering from heartbreak
  • cause heartbreak
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Romantic Context

Heartbreak often refers to pain from romantic rejection or breakup.

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She was struggling with heartbreak after her fiance called off the wedding.
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Emotional Intensity

Heartbreak suggests a deep emotional hurt that can take time to heal.

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The heartbreak of losing his pet dog left him in tears for days.
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Not Always Romantic

Heartbreak can also describe non-romantic situations involving strong disappointment.

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His heartbreak was palpable when he was cut from the football team.
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