heartbreak
Translation
overwhelming distress, great sorrow
Examples
She experienced terrible heartbreak after the breakup.
She experienced terrible heartbreak after the breakup.
Grammar Patterns
((heartbreak)) overwhelming distress or sorrow She experienced terrible heartbreak.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sorrow, grief, anguish; Antonyms: joy, happiness
Etymology
From 'heart' + 'break', literally the feeling of one's heart breaking from overwhelming sorrow.
Memory Tips
Picture a cartoon heart literally cracking in two to remember the meaning of intense sadness.