heartbreaking

Word parts

heart + breaking

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /hɑːt.breɪkɪŋ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /hɑrt.breɪkɪŋ/

Adjective

Positive heartbreaking

Comparative more heartbreaking

Superlative most heartbreaking

1. Something that is heartbreaking causes great grief, anguish or distress.