Heartbreak

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /hɑrtbreɪk/

Definitions of heartbreak

noun a feeling of overwhelming distress or disappointment

Example Sentences

A1 Heartbreak is a feeling of sadness and disappointment.

A2 She experienced heartbreak when her boyfriend broke up with her.

B1 Dealing with heartbreak can be difficult, but time heals all wounds.

B2 After the heartbreak of losing the championship game, the team vowed to come back stronger next year.

C1 The heartbreak of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and take time to heal.

C2 His heartbreak over the failure of his business led him to reevaluate his priorities and start over.

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Example Sentences

A1 She heartbreaks easily when her favorite TV show ends.

A2 He heartbreaks every time he sees his ex-girlfriend with someone else.

B1 The news of his friend moving away heartbreaks him deeply.

B2 Losing the championship match heartbreaks the entire team.

C1 The sudden death of her beloved pet heartbreaks her beyond words.

C2 The betrayal by her closest friend heartbreaks her to the core.

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Example Sentences

A1 She felt heartbreak when her favorite toy broke.

A2 The heartbreak news of losing his job left him devastated.

B1 The heartbreak decision to end their relationship was mutual.

B2 The heartbreak loss of their beloved pet was felt by the whole family.

C1 The heartbreak realization that they would never see each other again was overwhelming.

C2 The heartbreak ending of their long-standing friendship was a bitter pill to swallow.

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Example Sentences

A1 She looked at him with heartbreak in her eyes.

A2 He spoke of his heartbreak over losing his job.

B1 The movie depicted the heartbreak of betrayal in a realistic way.

B2 Despite the heartbreak of losing the championship, the team remained united.

C1 The novel delves deep into the heartbreak of unrequited love.

C2 His heartbreak was evident in every word he spoke about his lost love.

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Example Sentences

A1 Heartbreak hurts.

A2 She experienced heartbreak after the breakup.

B1 Dealing with heartbreak can be challenging.

B2 The heartbreak of losing a loved one is indescribable.

C1 He never fully recovered from the heartbreak of betrayal.

C2 Her heartbreak led her to seek therapy for emotional healing.

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Example Sentences

A1 She felt heartbreak when her favorite toy broke.

A2 He experienced heartbreak after his first love moved away.

B1 The heartbreak of losing a pet can be overwhelming.

B2 Despite the heartbreak of rejection, she continued to pursue her dreams.

C1 The heartbreak of losing a family member is a pain that never truly goes away.

C2 He faced the heartbreak of failure but used it as motivation to try again.

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Example Sentences

A1 I felt heartbreak when my pet ran away.

A2 She experienced heartbreak after her long-term relationship ended.

B1 Despite the heartbreak, she knew she had to move on.

B2 His heartbreak was evident in his tear-filled eyes.

C1 The heartbreak of losing a loved one never truly goes away.

C2 She tried to mask her heartbreak with a smile, but it was clear she was hurting inside.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Heartbreak! I can't believe my favorite show got canceled.

A2 Heartbreak! My phone just died and I lost all my photos.

B1 Heartbreak! I failed my driving test for the third time.

B2 Heartbreak! My best friend is moving to another country.

C1 Heartbreak! After years of hard work, my business went bankrupt.

C2 Heartbreak! The love of my life just broke up with me.

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Example Sentences

A1 Heartbreak is when your heart feels very sad.

A2 She experienced heartbreak when her boyfriend broke up with her.

B1 Dealing with heartbreak can be a long and difficult process.

B2 After the heartbreak of losing his job, he decided to start his own business.

C1 The heartbreak of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and devastating.

C2 Despite the heartbreak of her failed marriage, she remained hopeful for the future.

Examples of heartbreak in a Sentence

formal The news of their breakup brought about a deep sense of heartbreak for both parties.

informal I can't believe he ghosted her, that's just pure heartbreak.

slang She was totally crushed when she found out he was cheating on her, it was a major heartbreak.

figurative Losing that job was a real heartbreak for him, it was like losing a piece of himself.

Grammatical Forms of heartbreak

past tense

heartbroke

plural

heartbreaks

comparative

more heartbroken

superlative

most heartbroken

present tense

heartbreak

future tense

will heartbreak

perfect tense

have heartbroken

continuous tense

is heartbreaking

singular

heartbreak

positive degree

heartbreak

infinitive

to heartbreak

gerund

heartbreaking

participle

heartbroken

Origin and Evolution of heartbreak

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'heartbreak' originated from the Old English word 'heorte-brecan' which literally means to break one's heart.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heartbreak' has evolved to encompass emotional pain and suffering due to a romantic or personal loss, rather than just a physical breaking of the heart.