a condition in which something is badly damaged and unable to continue or work correctly

Having so many people in jail is a sign of the brokenness of the system. 有这么多人入狱是该政体崩溃的标志。

a state of strong emotional pain that stops someone from living a normal or healthy life

I acknowledged my brokenness and my need for healing. 我承认我的失败，也意识到自己需要疗伤。