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- pronunciation:
- hart
ren
dIng
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish.
The child uttered a heartrending cry for help.Watching the war documentary was a heartrending experience.- similar words:
- grievous, tearful
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| related words: |
emotional, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poignant, woeful |
| derivation: |
heartrendingly (adv.) |
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