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heartbreak

1 of 1noun
/ˈhɑrtbreɪk/
Forms:heartbreaks
1

a feeling of great distress or sadness

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  • 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.