brokenness

/ˈbroʊkənnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being damaged, not whole, or not functioning properly.
    • He tried to fix the brokenness in the system, but the errors kept appearing.
    • After the storm, the brokenness of the house was clear from the shattered windows.
    • The brokenness of the old bridge made it unsafe to cross.
  2. A feeling of emotional pain, sadness, or being overwhelmed, often from loss or hardship.
    • The community came together to heal the brokenness caused by the tragedy.
    • His poetry expressed the deep brokenness of a heart that had suffered too much.
    • Therapy helped her work through the brokenness she felt after the divorce.
  3. A lack of unity, harmony, or completeness in a relationship, group, or society.
    • The committee's brokenness prevented them from reaching any agreement.
    • She spoke about the brokenness in the world and the need for compassion.
    • The brokenness between the two friends was painful for everyone who knew them.
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