1. the act of suddenly ending a romantic relationship, especially an engagement, in a callous or heartless manner

Examples

• The jilting came as a complete shock to her friends and family.
• His jilting of his fiancée just weeks before the wedding caused a scandal.
• She never recovered from the emotional trauma of the jilting.
• The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and jilting in Victorian society.
• After the jilting, he vowed never to trust anyone again.
• The jilting left her questioning her self-worth and ability to maintain relationships.