heartbreak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.

/ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/ /ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-heartbreak.wav

heartbreak heartbreaks

From heart + break. Compare heartache § Etymology.

broken heart

break someone's heart broken heart broken-hearted heartachingly heartbroken

heartbreak grass

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