Heartache (Noun)
Meaning
Intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death).
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She couldn't bear the heartache that had consumed her since her husband's passing, finding it difficult to even get out of bed in the morning.
- Losing his only child in a tragic accident had left the father with unbearable heartache, making everyday a struggle.
- Her grandmother's passing left her with an intense heartache, but also fond memories that would last a lifetime.
- As he gazed at the photos of his deceased partner, the overwhelming heartache returned, a reminder that grief never truly disappears.
- His mom's sudden passing was still causing heartache a year after the incident, as she had always been more than just a mother to him.