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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.

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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.

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