heart-wrenching
adjective/ˈhɑːt rentʃɪŋ/
/ˈhɑːrt rentʃɪŋ/
- causing very sad feelings synonym heart-rending
- Their stories are heart-wrenching.
- a heart-wrenching decision/experience/image
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