Also means
harrowing
Usage Note
Straziante conveys an intense, almost physical pain of grief or anguish. It comes from straziare (to torment) and is used for music, scenes, or news that tears at the heart. It often pairs with addio (farewell) or storia (story).
Examples
"Il suo addio è stato straziante."
Natural Translation
Her farewell was heartbreaking.
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