heartbreak
Translation
heartbreak, great sorrow
Examples
She experienced her first heartbreak last year.
She experienced her first heartbreak last year.
The team's loss was a real heartbreak for the fans.
The team's loss was a real heartbreak for the fans.
Grammar Patterns
to experience heartbreak to go through great sorrow She is recovering from a terrible heartbreak.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sorrow, grief, anguish; Antonyms: joy, happiness
Etymology
From 'heart' + 'break'. It describes the feeling of one's heart breaking from overwhelming sorrow.
Memory Tips
Picture a heart literally 'breaking' into pieces to remember the intense sadness it represents.