wrenchingly

/ˈrɛntʃɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that causes great emotional pain or distress.
    • She watched wrenchingly as the old house was demolished.
    • The documentary portrayed the refugees' plight wrenchingly.
    • The story ended wrenchingly, with the hero sacrificing everything.
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