Brokenhearted
/ˈbroʊ.kənˌhɑːr.tɪd/noun
Experiencing intense sorrow, typically due to the end of a romantic relationship.
Did you know?The word 'brokenhearted' suggests not just emotional pain, but a profound rupture of the spirit, echoing ancient beliefs that heartbreak could damage the soul itself.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
brocen
“shattered or ruptured”
Old English
Old English
heorte
“the organ of emotion and spirit, often associated with love”
14th Century
Middle English
brokenheorte
“a state of having one's heart shattered, often in the context of love”
Modern English
English
brokenhearted
“describing the emotional state resulting from loss or unrequited love, often used in poetry and songs.”