Brokenness

/ˈbroʊkənnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being broken; the condition of being fractured, damaged, or no longer whole.

Etymology

From 'broken' (past participle of 'break') + -ness suffix forming abstract nouns. A straightforward English derivation.

Kelly Says

Philosophers and psychologists actually use 'brokenness' metaphorically to describe human experiences of trauma and disconnection, making it a bridge between physical and emotional vocabulary.

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