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heartbreak

[hahrt-breyk] / ˈhɑrtˌbreɪk /
NOUN
mental or emotional misery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agony anguish bitterness despair grief heartache pain remorse sorrow suffering torment woe
STRONG
affliction bale care desolation distress heartsickness regret rue torture
WEAK
broken heart heavy heart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheer comfort contentment happiness health joy joyfulness
STRONG
relief
WEAK
love

Example Sentences

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Completing the career Grand Slam last year - ending 11 years of heartbreak and hurt - was a huge relief for McIlroy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It was the second time he had suffered play-off heartbreak at the hands of a European Ryder Cup team-mate, having lost to Sergio Garcia in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There is also sadness in “Transcription,” as Mr. Lerner’s method is to flicker between humor and heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I tried to force my thoughts away from the heartbreak.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson