Slang Heart-Wrenching Posted October 1, 2014February 25, 2020 Evil Heart-Wrenching (adjective) = causing great sadness Ex: I read “heart-wrenching” news about the people who were killed in the accident. Ex: The book was an “heart-wrenching” story. I almost cried. BACK to Slang Open modal× Become an Evil English Member! Try it FREE for 1 month! Click here to learn more