heartbreaking

[ˈhɑːrtbreɪkɪŋ]

heartbreaking Definition

causing great sadness or distress; very upsetting.

Using heartbreaking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heartbreaking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It was a heartbreaking moment when she said goodbye to her family.

  • Example

    The news of the accident was absolutely heartbreaking.

  • Example

    The movie's ending was so heartbreaking that I couldn't stop crying.

heartbreaking Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with heartbreaking

  • a loss that causes great sadness and grief

    Example

    The team's heartbreaking loss in the championship game left the fans devastated.

  • a story that is very sad and emotional

    Example

    The book tells the heartbreaking story of a young girl who loses her family in a war.

  • a scene in a movie or play that is very sad and emotional

    Example

    The movie had many heartbreaking scenes that left the audience in tears.

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Summary: heartbreaking in Brief

The term 'heartbreaking' [ˈhɑːrtbreɪkɪŋ] describes something that causes great sadness or distress, often to the point of being very upsetting. It can be used to describe moments, news, or endings that are emotionally devastating, such as 'The news of the accident was absolutely heartbreaking.' The phrase 'heartbreaking loss' denotes a loss that causes great sadness and grief, while 'heartbreaking story' refers to a story that is very sad and emotional.

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