heartrending
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British pronunciation
/hˈɑːtɹɛndɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "heartrending"

heartrending
01

causing intense sorrow or distress, often deeply affecting one's emotions

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The heartrending scenes of devastation after the natural disaster brought tears to the eyes of onlookers.
His heartrending plea for forgiveness touched the hearts of everyone in the room.
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