gut-wrenching (Meaning)

gut-wrenching

causing mental or emotional anguish

The gut-wrenching news of the accident sent shockwaves through the community.
Witnessing the suffering of the animals filled her with gut-wrenching guilt.
The death of his beloved dog was a gut-wrenching blow that left him inconsolable.
The financial crisis had gut-wrenching consequences for many families.
The sight of the starving children was gut-wrenching, invoking compassion and despair.
The betrayal of a trusted friend was a gut-wrenching experience that destroyed all trust.
The breakup was gut-wrenching, leaving an emotional void that was difficult to fill.
The news of the terminal illness was gut-wrenching, shattering all hope of a future.
The gut-wrenching feeling of regret weighed heavily on her mind as she thought of the things she had said and done.
The gut-wrenching fear of losing her job kept her awake at night, worrying about the consequences for herself and her family.

causing mental or emotional anguish

horrific, frightening, horrible, formidable, terrible, horrifying, shocking,gruesome, terrific, terrifying

attractive, enticing, satisfying, agreeable, welcome, delectable, pleasurable, delicious, appealing, delightful

The gut-wrenching news of the accident sent shockwaves through the community.

Witnessing the suffering of the animals filled her with gut-wrenching guilt.

The death of his beloved dog was a gut-wrenching blow that left him inconsolable.

The financial crisis had gut-wrenching consequences for many families.