heartbreak

== English == === Etymology === From heart +‎ break. Compare heartache § Etymology. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ === Noun === heartbreak (countable and uncountable, plural heartbreaks) Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment. Synonym: broken heart ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== break someone's heart broken heart (noun), broken-hearted (adjective) heartachingly (adverb) heartbroken (adjective) ==== Translations ====