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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Sydney Freeland’s Rez Ball is a classic tale about the struggle, heartache, and triumph of high-school basketball. Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024 On each and particularly the McEntire cover, Frantz is in full control of her vocal instrument, wielding each vocal lilt and swoop and maximizing each moment of heartache. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Some series dive into the emotional complexities of post-divorce life, highlighting both the heartache and resilience that come with starting over. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024 Or are they plagued by all the same problems of online dating — flighty matches, algorithms designed to keep you on the apps, and a lot of heartache and dissatisfaction? Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartache 

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Dec. 2024.

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heartache

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

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