broken-hearted



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broken-hearted

Very sad, typically due to a tragic event or the end of a romantic relationship. I feel awful for Alex—she has just been so broken-hearted since Marissa broke up with her. Debbie is just broken-hearted over the death of her son, and I have no idea how to console her.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lorin-English
RupertRUY-pərt (Dutch), ROO-pərt (English), RUW-pert (Polish)German, Dutch, English, Polish
ConstanȚA-Romanian
PaavaliPAH:-vah-leeFinnish
TawnyTAW-neeEnglish (Modern)
NualaNOO-ə-lahIrish