heart-wrenching
|heart-wrench-ing|
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/ˈhɑrtˌrɛn.tʃɪŋ/
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/ˈhɑːtˌrɛn.tʃɪŋ/
intense emotional pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heart-wrenching' originates from the combination of 'heart' and 'wrenching', where 'wrench' meant 'to twist or pull violently'.
Historical Evolution
'wrench' changed from Old English word 'wrencan' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrench'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'wrench' meant 'to twist or pull violently', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing emotional pain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing intense emotional pain or distress.
The movie was heart-wrenching, leaving many in tears.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45