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Heartbreak

/ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/ · noun

Meaning

Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment..

Example Sentences

So while Ralph generally seems to inhabit a different, more glorious and joyful universe than everyone else here his yearning and heartbreak are eminently relateable. Ralph sometimes appears to be a magically demented sprite who has assumed the form of a boy, but he’s never been more poignantly, nakedly, movingly human than he is here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does heartbreak mean?

Heartbreak means Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment..

What is a synonym for heartbreak?

Common synonyms include broken heart, grief, heartache, brokenheartedness.

What is the opposite of heartbreak?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use heartbreak in a sentence?

So while Ralph generally seems to inhabit a different, more glorious and joyful universe than everyone else here his yearning and heartbreak are eminently relateable. Ralph sometimes appears to be a magically demented sprite who has assumed the form of a boy, but he’s never been more poignantly, nakedly, movingly human than he is here.

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