Heartbroken
Heartbroken adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: not as heartbroken over missing out on the trip to New York as I thought she would be
Upset and heartbroken are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead an adjective "Heartbroken".
Upset
Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Heartbroken and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heartbroken" instead an adjective "Upset".
Nearby Word: upsetting
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Despite being abrasive to the youngest member of the Saints, Carlos, the Boss is clearly upset and heartbroken when tries to rescue Carlos but is too late as the injuries Carlos sustained from being dragged around by a truck where fatal.
Source: Video Game / Saints Row 2 -
At the time, he thought she was just upset over carpentry but looking back it seems she was too heartbroken to ever explain the situation to Elan.
Source: Solomon Divorce -
With heartbroken reluctance, the young one complies and is profoundly upset as the animal leaves.
Source: Pet Baby Wild Animal
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