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heartrending

adjective

/ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

moving, touching, heartbreaking, poignant, distressing

comforting, uplifting

heartrending story, heartrending cry, heartrending scene

Relating to or involving the crime of treason.

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Having the ability to create or produce a large amount of something.