ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Heartwrenching

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Heartwrenching is an adjective meaning Having a painful emotional impact; causing grief or distress.

Meaning

Having a painful emotional impact; causing grief or distress.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: heartbreaking, heartrending
The interview with Sarah Mohess was both heartwrenching and inspiring.

Synonyms for heartwrenching

Depending on context, synonyms include heartbreaking, heartrending.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heart-wrenching, heartrending, heartbreaking, heart-breaking, heart-rending, harrowing.

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