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💔💔 Broken Heart EmojiUnicode: 1F494

Symbolizes heartbreak or sadness.

Released in First Introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 💔 Broken Heart emoji is commonly used to represent feelings of intense sadness, emotional pain, and heartbreak. It often symbolizes a romantic breakup, but can also signify deep disappointment or grief in any kind of personal or emotional situation."

Symbolism

Heartbreak: The cracked heart represents the emotional pain of a broken relationship or lost love.
Loss: It conveys feelings of sorrow, especially related to losing someone or something important.
Disappointment: When expectations aren't met, the 💔 emoji represents crushed hopes or deep regret.

Common Usage Scenarios

When expressing feelings of sadness or hurt after a breakup.
To represent emotional stress, especially in romantic contexts.
To communicate feelings of sorrow or deep disappointment.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I can't believe it's over...💔

You meant the world to me, and now I'm lost without you 💔

After everything we've been through, it's hard to accept this 💔

It hurts so much to let go 💔

Finding out the truth just broke my heart 💔

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 💔 to express a serious emotional or heartfelt situation, as it conveys deep sadness or sorrow.
Be mindful when using this emoji in casual contexts, as it can come across as overly dramatic if not meant sincerely.
Paired with other heart emojis (like ❤️ or 💖), it can emphasize the contrast between love and loss.