heartache

noun

heart·​ache ˈhärt-ˌāk How to pronounce heartache (audio)
: 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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An Amy Adams Oscar win in 2009 would save us a ton of heartache over the years. Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024 But the plot never changed: The Eras Tour, bottomline, was the story of how a girl grows into a woman, and all the heartache and delight that comes with that time. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024 That’s not unlike the experience audiences had watching the hit TV show Reservation Dogs, which blended humor and heartache in a way that reflects Native realities. 12. Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 All around the world, there's been so much heartache the last few years that people get desensitized and numb to everything. Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartache 

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heartache was in 1578

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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartache. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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heartache

noun
heart·​ache ˈhärt-ˌāk How to pronounce heartache (audio)

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