1. the state of being physically damaged or not functioning properly
2. emotional or spiritual damage; a state of deep sadness or despair
3. the condition of being incomplete or fragmented

Examples

• The brokenness of the old machine made it impossible to repair.
• She felt a deep brokenness after losing her best friend.
• The brokenness of their relationship was evident to everyone.
• He spoke about the brokenness in his community with great concern.
• The brokenness of the system required a complete overhaul.
• Time helped heal the brokenness in her heart.
• The brokenness of the mirror reflected her shattered dreams.