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Heartbroken
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Simple meaning
What does Heartbroken mean?
Heartbroken means very sad or deeply disappointed.
Dictionary definition
Feeling very sad because of disappointment, loss, or hurt feelings.
Example sentences
Heartbroken in a sentence
easy
The child felt heartbroken when the trip was canceled.
medium
A kind note helped the heartbroken character feel less alone.
hard
The novel shows how a heartbroken person can slowly find hope again.
Synonyms
Words like Heartbroken
devastatedVery upset or deeply sad.
saddenedMade sad.
crushedStrongly disappointed or hurt emotionally.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Heartbroken word family
Base word
heartbroken
noun
heartbreak
Deep sadness from disappointment or loss.
noun
heart
Often used in words about feelings.
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Quick practice
Try Heartbroken
Practice 1
What does heartbroken mean?
Heartbroken means very sad or deeply disappointed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heartbroken?
Saddened is closest in meaning to heartbroken in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to heartbroken?
Cheerful gives a useful opposite or contrast for heartbroken.
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