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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

located in or facing the south; southern regions

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs