What is "heartbreaking" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does heartbreaking mean in English? Meaning of heartbreaking definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "heartbreaking" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "heartbreaking": causing or marked by grief or anguish

Adjective

Meaning: causing or marked by grief or anguish

Example: a grievous loss a grievous cry her sigh was heartbreaking the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter

Synonyms: grievous heartbreaking heartrending

Similar: sorrowful

Adjective: That causes great grief, anguish or distress.

Synonyms:

distressing, dire, calamitous, sad, poignant, touching, tragic, unfortunate, affecting, agonizing, bitter, cheerless, deplorable, grievous, joyless, lamentable, moving, pitiful, regrettable, afflictive, heart-rending,

Antonyms:

comforting, fortunate, lucky, exhilarating, heartwarming, joyous, wonderful, good, blessed, happy, unaffecting,

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