Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brokenhearted

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
bro-ken-heart-ed
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Grieved and disappointed, especially by the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the end of a romantic relationship.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From broken + hearted.

Inflected Forms

more brokenhearted (comparative) most brokenhearted (superlative) broken-hearted (alternative)

Derived Forms

brokenheartedly brokenheartedness

Phrases

break someone's heart grief-stricken

Frequently Paired Words

heartbroken heartbreak heartbreaker break someone's heart grief-stricken

Synonyms

heartbroken heartsick

Questions

What does brokenhearted mean?
Grieved and disappointed, especially by the loss of a beloved person or thing, such as the end of a romantic relationship.
Where does brokenhearted come from?
From broken + hearted.

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