heartbreaking
adjective
causing intense anguish or sorrow.
heartbreakingly
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a word derived from
heartbreaking.
Example Sentences
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The triangular relationship that forms is heartbreakingly brutal yet beautiful, touching something deeper than blood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Awkward humor is the skeleton under its prestige nightmare surface, even as it’s wonderfully, heartbreakingly tragic to watch our leads roil to melt together like mozzarella.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
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.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2025
While the Welsh band’s story is pocked with despair and unmet potential, their remarkable achievements during their heartbreakingly brief time together continues to attract new fans, year after year.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
Why then did his voice speaking my name seem so heartbreakingly sweet?
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
