adj
heartbreaking
adj
1
Causing intense sadness or grief.
"The footage of the flood victims was absolutely heartbreaking."
"It was heartbreaking to watch the old dog struggle up the stairs."
How to Use Heartbreaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo sad it feels like it could break your heart.
Common pairings
a heartbreaking story
heartbreaking news
truly heartbreaking
Word Forms
more heartbreaking comparative, heartbreakings plural, most heartbreaking superlative
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