heartbroken
|heart-bro-ken|
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🇺🇸
/ˈhɑrtˌbroʊ.kən/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊ.kən/
deep sadness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heartbroken' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'heorte' meaning 'heart' and 'brocen' meaning 'broken'.
Historical Evolution
'heorte' and 'brocen' combined in Middle English to form 'heartbroken', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a broken heart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deeply saddened or distressed, especially due to a romantic relationship ending.
She was heartbroken after the breakup.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 18:18