ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
: causing overpowering or intense sorrow, anguish, or distress
made progress only with the most heartbreaking efforts — Farley Mowat
it is heartbreaking to see new schools going up without proper … planning — Cecile Starr
• heart·break·ing·ly adverb