Heartwrenching

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a painful emotional impact; causing grief or distress.

    "The interview with Sarah Mohess was both heartwrenching and inspiring."

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"The interview with Sarah Mohess was both heartwrenching and inspiring."

Etymology

From heart + wrenching.

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