brokenness

/ˈbroʊkənəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or condition of being broken, damaged, or impaired, often emotionally or spiritually.

“She struggled with the brokenness of her past and its ongoing impact on her life.”

2. noun

A sense of desperation or hopelessness that comes from feeling broken or powerless.

“The brokenness of her situation was palpable as she sat alone in the darkness.”

3. noun

A state of spiritual or emotional fragmentation, often resulting from trauma or loss.

“The therapist helped her work through the brokenness of her relationship and find a path to healing.”

Synonyms

  • damage
  • fracture
  • fragmentation
  • ruin
  • shatteredness

Antonyms

  • intactness
  • perfection
  • soundness
  • unity
  • wholeness