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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The sight of the hospital completed my heartache: a beautiful facility only 6 years old, so needed by this little town, slumped in acres of mud. Barbara Kingsolver, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 But instead of a game-tying extra-base hit, there was more heartache for the Sox when center fielder Byron Buxton made a tremendous diving catch. Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly. The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025 That was bad enough, but the heartache for Padres fans — one in particular — mounted moments later. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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heartache

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

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