adj
heartrending
Heartrending (adj) means That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
adj
1
That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
2
That elicits deep sympathy.
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Etymology
From heart + rending.
Rhymes for heartrending
ending
sending
bending
lending
pending
mending
spending
unending
blending
trending
defending
ascending
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of heartrending?
"heartrending" (adj) means that causes great grief, anguish or distress.
What are the different meanings of heartrending?
"heartrending" has 2 main meanings: 1. That causes great grief, anguish or distress; 2. That elicits deep sympathy.