heartbroken

Everyday

Extremely sad, usually because someone you love has died or left, or because of a great disappointment. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows deep sadness: when a pet dies, a friend moves away, or a dream fails. It tells the reader the character's grief is strong. Phrases: be heartbroken, heartbroken by, left heartbroken.

Examples

• Lily was heartbroken when her old dog died. tree →
• He was heartbroken when his best friend moved to another country. tree →
• The team were heartbroken after losing the final. tree →
• Grandpa was heartbroken after Grandma passed away. tree →
• She was heartbroken to find her sandcastle washed away. tree →
• The heartbroken boy cried all night. tree →
• The poor Marionette was heartbroken at reading these words. tree →

Note

Related: heartbreak (noun), heartbreaking (causing great sadness). Stronger than «sad» or «upset». It does not mean anything is wrong with the actual heart.