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heartbreaking

/ˈhɑːrtbreɪkɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does heartbreaking mean?

adjective

Causing feelings of deep sadness or grief; extremely sad or disturbing.

Example

"The news of her passing was heartbreaking for the entire community."

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