heartache

noun

heart·ache ˈhärt-ˌāk

Synonyms of heartache next

: anguish of mind : sorrow

Examples of heartache in a Sentence

I've had more than my share of heartaches in my life. the heartache she felt when she saw the innocent victims of the war

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But there’s obviously more work to be done in crucial moments, as generating a tad more offense in each of those games probably could have saved the Sharks some heartache. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025 My heartaches [sic] for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. —

Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025 So, the ick is often our internal defense mechanism, working overtime to protect us from potential heartache, leading us to unconsciously push away great potential partners by focusing on unimportant qualities. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartache