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heartbreaking

[ hahrt-brey-king ]

adjective

  1. causing intense anguish or sorrow.


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Other Word Forms

  • 𲹰b𲹰iԲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of heartbreaking1

First recorded in 1600–10; heartbreak + -ing 2
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"These kids absolutely love our school and it's heartbreaking. And where are our kids going to go?"

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With Ghorman, the writers have the full layer cake of heartbreaking possibilities.

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Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said it was "heartbreaking for millions of Catholics in Scotland and across the globe".

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Dozens of members of the largest body representing Jews in the UK have condemned Israel's government for the "heartbreaking war" in Gaza.

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Craig David has returned to his childhood council house to push for social housing, which he said "heartbreakingly" many children do not have access to.

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