gut-wrenching

adj — 2 senses

gut-wrenching

adj

US /ˈɡʌt ˌɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/

Etymology From gut + wrenching.

1

Idiomatic Sickening.

2

Idiomatic Difficult to tolerate.

Derived terms: gut-wrenchingly
Related terms: heartrending, nerve-racking, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, stomach-wrenching

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