heartbreaking

/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing great sadness, sorrow, or emotional pain.
    • The documentary about endangered species was heartbreaking to watch.
    • It was heartbreaking to see the abandoned puppies shivering in the cold.
    • She received heartbreaking news that her childhood home had burned down.
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