Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gut-wrenching
Adjective
/ˈɡʌtˌrɛnʧɪŋ/
Definition
Causing intense emotional pain or distress.
Examples
- The film had a gut-wrenching ending that left the audience in tears.
- She shared a gut-wrenching story about her experience during the disaster.
- Reading the letter was a gut-wrenching experience for him.
Meaning
Describes something that is so distressing or shocking that it feels physically painful to experience.
Synonyms
- Heartbreaking
- Distressing
- Agonizing
- Tear-jerking
