heartrending Definition
causing great sadness or distress; heartbreaking.
Using heartrending: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heartrending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The heartrending story of the orphaned children left behind after the war.
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The movie's ending was so heartrending that many people were in tears.
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The family's loss was a heartrending experience for everyone who knew them.
heartrending Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for heartrending
- agonizing
- distressing
- gut-wrenching
Summary: heartrending in Brief
The term 'heartrending' [hahrt-ren-ding] describes something that causes great sadness or distress, often to the point of being heartbreaking. It is used to describe situations such as the loss of a loved one or a tragic event. Examples include 'The heartrending story of the orphaned children left behind after the war.' and 'The movie's ending was so heartrending that many people were in tears.'
