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Heartbreaker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A heartbreaker is someone who causes emotional pain, often by ending a romantic relationship or by being charming but unreliable. The term can also describe a deeply sad situation or event.

heartbreaker

/ˈhɑrtˌbreɪkər/ /ˈhɑːtˌbreɪkə/

Definition:

Someone who causes emotional pain, especially in romantic relationships.

Synonyms:

seducer, charmer, love rat

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

soulmate, true love

Common Collocations:

notorious heartbreaker, fall for a heartbreaker, typical heartbreaker

Derivatives:

heartbreaking, heartbreakingly

Usage Tips:

Use "heartbreaker" to describe someone who repeatedly ends relationships painfully or disappoints romantically.

Common Phrases:

"She's a real heartbreaker, " "He left a trail of broken hearts, " "Famous for being a heartbreaker"

Etymology:

Derived from "heart" + "breaker," first used in the early 20th century to describe someone who breaks hearts emotionally.

Examples:

  • 1. She called him a heartbreaker after he left without explanation.
  • 2. The movie star was known as a heartbreaker among his fans.
  • 3. Her reputation as a heartbreaker made her unpopular with friends’ boyfriends.
  • 4. He didn’t mean to be a heartbreaker, but he struggled with commitment.

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