heartbreaking

[US]/ˈhɑ:tˌbreɪkɪŋ/

[UK]/'hɑrt,brekɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing great sadness or distress, extremely upsetting

a heartbreaking story

There is a heartbreaking news report about starving children.

After this heartbreaking experience,Thorpe turned to professional sports.

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