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heartache

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhɑːrteɪk

Intense emotional pain or sorrow, typically caused by loss, rejection, or disappointment.

The sudden loss of his mentor caused him significant heartache.
She tried to hide her heartache behind a forced smile during the party.
Writing poetry became a way for him to process the heartache of his recent breakup.

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