Heartbreaking

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of heartbreaking

adjective causing intense sadness or distress; very upsetting

Example Sentences

A1 The movie's ending was heartbreaking.

A2 Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience.

B1 The news of the natural disaster was truly heartbreaking.

B2 The novel's tragic plot was both captivating and heartbreaking.

C1 The documentary about the war had many heartbreaking stories.

C2 The actor's performance in the play was so emotionally powerful and heartbreaking.

Examples of heartbreaking in a Sentence

formal The news of the tragic accident was truly heartbreaking.

informal I can't believe how heartbreaking that breakup was.

slang The ending of that movie was so heartbreaking, I cried my eyes out.

figurative Watching the old man say goodbye to his dog was truly heartbreaking.

Grammatical Forms of heartbreaking

past tense

heartbroken

plural

heartbreaks

comparative

more heartbreaking

superlative

most heartbreaking

present tense

heartbreaks

future tense

will be heartbreaking

perfect tense

have heartbroken

continuous tense

is heartbreaking

singular

heartbreaking

positive degree

heartbreaking

infinitive

to heartbreak

gerund

heartbreaking

participle

heartbreaking

Origin and Evolution of heartbreaking

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'heartbreaking' originated from the Old English word 'heortebræcende', which literally means 'heart-breaking'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heartbreaking' has evolved to describe something that causes intense emotional pain or sorrow, rather than a physical breaking of the heart.