heartache

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Especially for the loving family of this young woman, for whom, even many years from now, a touch of heartache will hang over their holidays and family get-togethers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

George Mitchell, Chloe's father, said any delay to a trial would bring "more trauma and heartache".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Whatever happens, investors should remember that there is potential for heartache, too, when using stocks to bet on the outcome of an event.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s a simple step that could save you a lot of heartache if something is wrong, especially if you’re trying to get a mortgage or rent an apartment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

“I have felt pain and heartache in unexplainable great measures the last few years. But I know my greatest pain cannot compare to the pain they felt after losing a loved one,” Reggie said.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel