Broken Heart Emoji ๐
| Name | Broken Heart |
|---|---|
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Shortcode | :broken_heart: |
| Unicode | U+1F494 |
| Also known as | break, broken, crushed, emotion, heart, heartbroken, lonely, sad, broken_heart, sorry, heartbreak, breaking, brokenhearted |
What does the Broken Heart emoji ๐ mean?
A red heart split down the middle into two jagged halves, the classic symbol of heartbreak. It expresses sadness, grief, disappointment, or emotional pain - from a real breakup to being let down or hearing devastating news. It can be deeply sincere or used more dramatically for smaller disappointments.
How people use Broken Heart ๐
People use it after a breakup, a loss, or when something crushes them emotionally, and also more casually to react to sad or unfortunate news. The tone can be genuinely mournful or lightly melodramatic, like 'they sold out of my favorite drink ๐.'
- we broke up last night ๐
- my dog is getting old and I can't handle it ๐
- they cancelled the show I was obsessed with ๐
Broken Heart emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ emoji mean?
It represents heartbreak, sadness, or disappointment - used for real emotional pain like breakups and loss, or dramatically for minor letdowns.
Does ๐ always mean a breakup?
No - it covers any kind of heartbreak or sadness, including grief, disappointment, or reacting to upsetting news.
How to copy and paste the Broken Heart emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.