Brokenhearted
Brokenhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: she was brokenhearted when the relationship ended
Upset and brokenhearted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead an adjective "Brokenhearted".
Upset
Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Brokenhearted and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brokenhearted" instead an adjective "Upset".
Nearby Word: upsetting
Both words in one sentence
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Roger shows up and asks Patti to go with him to the concert with his tickets, and she agrees, as Doug hands the tickets to Skeeter, brokenhearted.The next scene has Doug upset about what happened, as he has a Quailman fantasy.
Source: Theatre / Doug Live!
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