heart-wrenching

adjective

: very sad
a heart-wrenching story

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Complete with a soft percussion, cinematic chimes and heart-wrenching lyricism, listening to this track feels like waking up from a melancholic dream. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 In a heart-wrenching confrontation on a remote cliffside, In-ho reveals his identity and asks Jun-ho to stop his pursuit. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 In a heart-wrenching goodbye, Vassos let runner-up Guy go. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 The poignant portrayal of the struggles of the woman, the stark caste differences and heart-wrenching deprivation won the film wide critical acclaim. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heart-wrenching 

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“Heart-wrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-wrenching. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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