Broken-Hearted

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbroʊkən ˈhɑrtɪd/

Definitions of broken-hearted

noun a person who is feeling extreme sorrow or grief

Example Sentences

A1 She felt broken-hearted after her pet ran away.

A2 The broken-hearted girl sat alone in the park, crying.

B1 The broken-hearted man found solace in writing poetry.

B2 Despite being broken-hearted, she tried to remain positive and move on.

C1 The broken-hearted musician poured his emotions into his latest album.

C2 The broken-hearted widow found comfort in her memories of her late husband.

adjective feeling or showing extreme sorrow or grief

Example Sentences

A1 She felt broken-hearted when her pet ran away.

A2 The broken-hearted girl sat alone in the park, crying.

B1 After the breakup, he was left broken-hearted and devastated.

B2 Despite being broken-hearted, she tried to remain positive and move on.

C1 The broken-hearted poet poured his emotions into his latest work.

C2 Even in the midst of her broken-heartedness, she found strength to carry on.

Examples of broken-hearted in a Sentence

formal She was left broken-hearted after he ended their relationship.

informal I saw him sitting alone, looking all broken-hearted.

slang She was totally shattered and broken-hearted when she found out the truth.

figurative The old man's broken-hearted voice echoed through the empty house.

Grammatical Forms of broken-hearted

past tense

broke-hearted

plural

broken-hearted

comparative

more broken-hearted

superlative

most broken-hearted

present tense

breaks-hearted

future tense

will break-hearted

perfect tense

have broken-hearted

continuous tense

is breaking-hearted

singular

broken-hearted

positive degree

broken-hearted

infinitive

to break-hearted

gerund

breaking-hearted

participle

broken-hearted

Origin and Evolution of broken-hearted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'broken-hearted' is believed to have originated from ancient beliefs that the heart was the center of emotions and feelings.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'broken-hearted' has come to symbolize deep emotional pain and sadness resulting from a loss or disappointment in love.