heart
break
Plural
heartbreaks
1
a feeling of great distress or sadness
- Experiencing heartbreak after the end of a long-term relationship can be devastating.
- She felt a deep sense of heartbreak when she learned of her friend's sudden passing.
- Witnessing the destruction caused by the natural disaster brought a sense of heartbreak to the entire community.
- The novel's poignant ending left readers with a lingering sense of heartbreak.
- Losing the championship match in the final seconds was a heartbreaking moment for the team and their fans alike.
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