Broken

/ˈbroʊ.kən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past participle of 'break'; to have separated into parts or pieces.

The window was broken during the storm.

adjective

Separate into parts or pieces; damaged or injured.

The vase lay broken on the floor after the fall.

Not functioning or operational.

His bike was broken, so he had to walk to school.

Emotionally distressed or devastated.

After the breakup, she felt broken and lost.

Having been interrupted or disrupted.

Their conversation was broken by loud music from the party.

The word 'broken' is derived from the Old English 'brēcan', meaning 'to break'.

broken heart

A feeling of deep sorrow or emotional pain, especially after losing a loved one.

broken record

Something that is repeated excessively, causing annoyance.

broken promise

A failure to fulfill a commitment or pledge.

break

To separate into pieces; to destroy the integrity or unity of something.

breakdown

A failure to function or to continue in operation.

breakage

The act of breaking or the state of being broken.

Financially ruined or in a state of bankruptcy.

After paying the bills, I'm totally broken.

Emotionally devastated or feeling extremely sad.

She's been feeling broken ever since her breakup.